I am a big fan of nutrient-dense quick snacks when you or your kids need a pick me up in the afternoon. What I love about this recipe is that it works amazing for school lunches as they are nut-free. You can even freeze and take one out in the morning. By lunchtime, they will be thawed for your kids. You can substitute the chocolate chips for a dried fruit of your choice. Dried blueberries or cherries would be amazing.

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Nut Free Energy Balls

Keep this recipe on hand so you can have a nutritious and delicious option for when you need a re-charge. Nut free approved for School Lunches.

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Ingredients

  

• 1 cup quick oats
• 1 cup pumpkin or sunflower seed butter
• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 2 tbsp honey (or stevia, date syrup, maple syrup)
• 1 tbsp coconut oil (or avocado, hemp seed oil)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2.5 tbsp cacao powder
• 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
• Pink sea salt optional

Instructions

 

• Add all the ingredients except the chocolate chips into a food processor and/or blender until well blended.
• Transfer to bowl, add chocolate chips, and mix well
• Roll into 1-inch balls and place on parchment paper in a glass container with lid. Chill and Serve!