Tag: Energy Balls

Energy Bars

Ingredients

  • ½ cup well-stirred tahini
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons refined coconut oil
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ⅓ cup hemp seeds
  • ¼ cup finely chopped dried apricots
  • ¼ cup finely chopped dried figs
  • ¼ cup pepitas
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Directions

Line an 8½-by-4½ inch loaf pan with plastic wrap. Press the oat mixture firmly into the prepared pan, creating a compact, even layer. Freeze, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Using the plastic wrap as handles, remove the oat mixture from the pan. Transfer to a cutting board; remove and discard the plastic wrap. Slice into 8 (4½-by-1-inch) bars.

Note: You can substitute nut butters for the tahini.

Toasted Brownie Bites

Naturally Nourished

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups raw walnuts (130 grams)
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder (70 grams)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups of soft dates (300 grams)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees (180 Celsius)
  2. Place walnuts on a parchment lined baking sheet and toast in oven for 7 to 10 minutes(watch carefully). Remove from the oven and let cool.
  3. Add toasted walnuts to food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add cocoa and salt to walnuts and pulse until combined.
  4. Pit the dates and add them through the feeding tube of the food processor while the food processor is running. You should end up with a mixture that resembles cake crumbs, but when pressed together, will easily stick together.
  5. Roll into 30 balls and store in the freezer.