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August 1, 2013

Peanut Butter Maca Oat Balls

Crunchy, gooey peanut butter blended with dates, almonds and high fiber oats, make these oat balls a perfect after workout snack. They are even great to take on a long bike ride or any other endurance workout you may be doing, to keep your energy up. The maca will give you a boost of energy that is sustainable.

Your kids will love them too for an awesome afternoon snack. Get your hands in the mixture, and infuse a lot of good ole’ lovin in there.

 

INGREDIENTS

  • ¾ cup peanut butter (I like chunky)
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • ½ cup almonds or cashews
  • 1/4 cup maca
  • ¼ cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
  • ¼ cup ground flax seed
  • 5 dates, pitted
  • ¼ cup maple syrup or brown rice syrup

 

Place peanut butter, oats, cinnamon and sea salt in a large bowl. Set aside. In a food processor, process almonds, coconut, flax seed, maple syrup and dates until combined and crumbly. Pour into bowl with peanut butter and oats and stir to combine until sticky (you can use your hands). Once combined, place in refrigerator for 30 minutes to harden. Remove and roll into truffle sized balls. Store in refrigerator or freezer in tightly sealed container.

 

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