Feelin' Nutty

Need a little bite to get you through the afternoon? 

I thought so...

Go ahead you can make these today.  
I added chia seeds and toasted coconut to mine..delicious!
 

Almond Butter Balls

Easy, no bake portable snack balls on the go….no guessing what ingredients are inside, you can read them all and feel good that they are made fresh.  This recipe is a nice base to start and make your own unique healthy nut balls.  The combinations are endless.  Filled with protein, heart healthy fats and fiber, these little snack bites will keep you going until your next meal, or perfect for after a workout.  Give them a try this week!

Prep time: 5 minutes   Cook time: 0 minutes   Yields: 12-15 mini balls

¼ cup of oats

¼ cup of oat flour

             (or whatever you have on hand..brown rice, spelt, whole wheat)

¼ cup granola

2 tablespoons of almond butter

1 tablespoon of agave nectar or honey

1 teaspoon cinnamon

*additional mix in’s* toasted coconut, raisins, chia seeds, protein powder, flax seeds, carob chips, dark chocolate chips

1.  Combine and mix all ingredients in a bowl.  Use your hands its fun!

2.  Roll batter into balls (if it’s too sticky, you can a add a touch more flour)

3.  Place on a small cookie sheet and chill in the fridge for 25-30 minutes.  After chilled and hard, place balls in a small container in the fridge.  It will be ready for you anytime you need a healthy bite. 

Hope your week is going well. 

I found this adorable pink baby sock outside my apartment today, and thought

how cute...

I hope your pulling off your socks, wiggling your toes and embracing all the sunshine and spring air.

Be well.