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   Trail Mix Energy Balls
• 1 1/4 cups rolled oats*
• 2 Tbs chia seeds, flaxseeds or hemp seeds • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (or any
nut or seed butter of choice)
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3 Tbs mini semi-sweet chocolate chips • 3 Tbs chopped peanuts (or other nut of
choice)
• 2 Tbs raisins
Cherry Chocolate Almond Energy Balls
• 1 cup rolled oats*
• 1/2 cup almond butter (or any nut or
seed butter of choice)
• 1/2 cup dried cherries
• 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
• 1/3 cup chia seeds
• 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut • 1/3 cup finely chopped dark chocolate
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 tsp vanilla
*Or use a blend of 1/2 old fashioned oats and 1/2 quick cooking oats
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Energy Balls
• 1 cup rolled oats*
• 1/4 cup almond butter (or cashew
butter)
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup finely crushed toasted
coconut flakes
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• dash of salt
• 1/2 tsp vanilla, optional
INGREDIENTS:
   White Chocolate Cranberry Energy Balls
• 1 1/4 cups rolled oats*
• 2 Tbs chia seeds, flaxseeds or hemp seeds • 1/2 cup almond butter (or any nut or seed
butter of choice)
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
   DIRECTIONS:
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1. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly in a medium bowl. (If the mixture seems too wet, add a bit more oats. If it’s too dry, add a bit more nut butter. It should resemble a somewhat sticky dough that holds together when lightly squeezed.)
2. Place the bowl in the refrigerator for 20- 30 minutes (to help make the balls easier to roll later on).
3. Roll into balls and serve.
4. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks. Or freeze until ready to eat.

















































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