Energy Balls 

(adapted from https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/no-bake-energy-bites/)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional)
• 1/2 cup nut butter of your choice (like almond or peanut butter, etc)
• 1/4 cup ground flaxseeds
• 1/2 cup dark (or semi-sweet) chocolate chips
• 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey

Possible additions:

• Add any crushed nuts if desired.
• For carrot cake energy bites, add some vanilla extract, add 1/4 cup grated carrots, and omit the chocolate chips if you would like.

Photo by Leemah Sana

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl. You can use a spoon to mix them or clean hands. Cover the bowl and place in the refrigerator to allow the mixture to set and chill for 1 hour. This will allow the mixture to be rolled into balls with more ease.
2. Once you take the mixture out of the fridge, roll it into little 1-inch balls.
3. Place the balls into a mason jar.

Written by Leemah Sana

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