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"Make These Today" Energy Balls In my search for gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, peanut-free, and egg-free recipes (it's humorous just writing out that long list!), there have been some hits and some misses. These energy balls are definitely a hit!

The ingredients are simple: chocolate chips (we get vegan ones that are delicious, in semi-sweet), fast cooking oats (we get gluten-free), flax meal (so healthy!), chia seeds (again, so healthy and you can't even taste them), almond butter, and maple syrup. The first time I made them (pictured above; I've gotten better with practice), we didn't have maple syrup so I used honey. I prefer the maple syrup, but honey works in a pinch.

You mix everything together, form into balls, and then store in the refrigerator. Even I can do that!

You can find the full recipe from Show Me the Yummy. JOIN US! Registration is now open for the next Purposeful Parenthood course, which starts on February 6. Register today! We'd love to have you join us!

 Labels: In the Kitchen Phae Feaga said...

I know you're always looking for kitchen shortcuts and I know forming the balls can be tedious. I wonder if it would be easier to roll the dough out and cut it into squares? Just a thought. xoxo

February 1, 2017 at 9:22 AM 
I love that you're looking out for me, Phae. Thank you!

February 1, 2017 at 7:46 PM