I created this recipe for busy athletes, entrepreneurs, moms, campers and any people that are on-the-go who require:
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- adequate long-lasting energy support
- mental focus and clarity
- stamina, sweetness and simplicity
- sun support and protection against free-radical damage
- something easy and satisfying to grab when they just need ANYTHING!
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These guys are loaded with nutrient dense ingredients high in essential fatty acids, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and protein. I’ve added a few extra supplements to support cognitive health as well as general immunity. To keep the quality of these snacks high, I’ve made sure they’re:
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- RAW
- VEGAN
- GLUTEN-FREE
- WHOLESOME – using only whole, raw and local ingredients when possible.
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INGREDIENTS
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- 1.5 cup nuts & seeds (I used OM Foods 9 seed blend)
- 1/2 cup oats (or protein powder of choice)
- 3 tbsp maple syrup (depending on sweetness level – if omitting use more coconut oil or 3 dates instead)
- 3 – 4 tbsp soft coconut oil (depending on consistency)
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate (you can make your own chocolate here or use a chocolate bar/chunks/chips)
- 1 tbsp matcha
- 2 tsp mushroom blend (I used OM Foods Mushroom Blend)
- 1/4 tsp himalayan salt
- 1 – 2 drops DoTERRA Food Grade Peppermint Essential Oil or similar quality food grade oil.
- *optional* In a small bowl, mix a 1/4 cup raw cane sugar, coconut flakes or hemp hearts together with 1 tsp matcha to roll the energy balls in at the end.
DIRECTIONS
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- Combine all ingredients into a food processor or blender and blend until well combined, usually about 2 – 5 minutes. Scrape down the edges/bottom with a rubber spatula if necessary. Sometimes pulsing at first works best before blending.
- Taking a large tablespoon full, form a bite size ball in your hand and squeeze together a few times before rolling into a ball (I find they stick better that way).
- *Optional* If using, roll the ball in the small bowl of toppings before placing in your storage container.
- Once completed, place the storage container in the freezer for 5 – 10min before storing in the fridge or using. You can also store them in the freezer and pull out a little before using or simply store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
NOTES
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- This is a very forgiving recipe. Play around with it, make it your own but for the recipe to work optimally I highly suggest keeping it raw, local, sustainable and as whole to it’s original state as possible. Always opt for quality over quantity when possible!
- For a DIY style try following this recipe:
- 1 – 1.5 cups nuts/seeds/etc.
- 1/2 – 1 cup oats/coconut/protein powder/etc.
- 2 – 4 tbsp maple syrup/honey/dates/applesauce/etc.
- 2 – 4 tbsp coconut oil/nut butter/etc.
- 2 – 4 tbsp liquid (if needed) ex: lemon juice/mylk/etc.
- 1 – 2 tbsp flavours ex: salt/cinnamon/pumpkin spice/etc.
- 1 – 2 tbsp supplements (optional) ex: collagen/mushrooms/glutamine/etc.
- Optional coatings: hemp hearts/sesame seeds/sugar/cacao/powders/etc.
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With love,
Heidi MacAulay, R.H.N.
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