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Raw Carrot-Cake Energy Bites
These yummy bites are complete nutrition power balls, balanced with protein, fat, fiber, and essential nutrients. Eat them as an energy-stabilizing snack or a meal substitution when you’re on the go.
Ingredients:
1 1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (gluten-free, if possible)
1/3 cup pecans, finely chopped
2 Tbs. ground flax seeds
3/4 cup sunflower-seed butter
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
3/4 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup raisins
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, mix together the oats, pecans, and flax seeds. Stir in the sunflower-seed butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and spices. Mix until well-combined. (Don’t be afraid to roll up your sleeves and do this with your hands!) Make sure everything is well-incorporated.
2. Stir in the grated carrots, coconut, and raisins.
3. Form the mixture into individual balls (about the size of a ping-pong ball).
4. Place the energy bites on a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (this will help firm them up.) Serve chilled or at room temperature.
5. Store the remaining energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Note: The energy balls might be a bit crumbly when you form them into balls. It helps to spray a little cooking spray on your hands to help keep things together. Roll them firmly so they stick together. Once they’re refrigerated, they firm up and hold their shape incredibly well.
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These yummy bites are complete nutrition power balls, balanced with protein, fat, fiber, and essential nutrients. Eat them as an energy-stabilizing snack or a meal substitution when you’re on the go.
Ingredients:
1 1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (gluten-free, if possible)
1/3 cup pecans, finely chopped
2 Tbs. ground flax seeds
3/4 cup sunflower-seed butter
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
3/4 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup raisins
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, mix together the oats, pecans, and flax seeds. Stir in the sunflower-seed butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and spices. Mix until well-combined. (Don’t be afraid to roll up your sleeves and do this with your hands!) Make sure everything is well-incorporated.
2. Stir in the grated carrots, coconut, and raisins.
3. Form the mixture into individual balls (about the size of a ping-pong ball).
4. Place the energy bites on a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (this will help firm them up.) Serve chilled or at room temperature.
5. Store the remaining energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Note: The energy balls might be a bit crumbly when you form them into balls. It helps to spray a little cooking spray on your hands to help keep things together. Roll them firmly so they stick together. Once they’re refrigerated, they firm up and hold their shape incredibly well.
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