2014 Kids Recipe Challenge winning recipe: 1st Place!
Liam, from Mount Albert, says, “kids will love this because they are sweet and healthy. When you come home from school tired and hungry, they give you energy - especially when you eat them with sliced apples and a glass of milk!”
Get the kids involved! They’ll have fun rolling the dough into bite sized balls.
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Makes: 10 servings (30 energy balls)
Serving Size: 3 energy balls
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These energy balls can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Ingredients
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Raw whole almonds |
1 cup (250 mL)
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Whole hazelnuts or other nut |
1 cup (250 mL)
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Pitted Medjool dates (about 12) |
1 cup (250 mL)
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Golden raisins |
1 cup (250 mL)
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Pure maple syrup |
2 Tbsp (30 mL)
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Ground cinnamon |
1 tsp (5 mL)
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Directions
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In the bowl of a food processor, pulse together almonds and hazelnuts until they are finely ground.
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Add dates, raisins, maple syrup and cinnamon; pulse until thick sticky dough forms.
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Using a tbsp (15 mL) roll mixture into balls and place on parchment paper lined baking sheet.
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Place in the refrigerator for about 1 hour or until they are chilled.
Nutrition Information per 3 balls:
Calories: 274 kcal
Protein: 6 g
Fat: 16 g
Carbohydrate: 34 g
Fibre: 5 g
Sodium: 3 mg
Last Update – December 28, 2016