When meal planning & preparing the fridge for all that lies ahead in a typical week of family life, this is a great addition to your on-the-go “snack” options! These protein balls hit the spot as an after school snack or when needing a travel protein option. I hope you and your family enjoy these yummy & supportive protein balls as much as our family does!
Thank you Alison Elley with ER Organic Solutions for creating this innovative recipe & delicious way to incorporate supportive herbs into our daily life!
Ingredients:
1/2 c. plus 1/8c. creamy organic almond butter
1/4 c. raw honey
1 tsp organic vanilla
1 tsp Mindfully Made Slow Cook Chai, finely ground
Pinch Himalayan salt
1 c. organic gluten free sprouted oats, lightly toasted (chopped if you like smaller or can use quick oats)
1/8 c. chopped & toasted non-GMO hazelnuts (filberts)
1/4 c. organic dried apples, diced
1 tsp chia seeds
1/3 c. coconut flakes (optional)
Directions:
1. To toast oats, spread oats on a cookie sheet in a single layer and toast in oven at 350 degrees for 8-10 mins. Stir after a 5 mins so they brown evenly and don’t burn.
2. To toast hazelnuts, spread the chopped hazelnuts on a cookie sheet in a single layer and toast the same 350-degree oven for 10-12 mins. Stir about ½ way through. Keep a close eye on them so they don’t burn.
3. To grind the Slow Cook Chai, put into coffee or spice grinder or blender and grind/blend to a fine powder. You can also grind into a powder using a mortar & pestle.
4. Mix or whisk together almond butter, honey, elderberry syrup, vanilla, ground slow cook chai & salt.
5. Add toasted oats, toasted hazelnuts, diced apples and chia seeds.
6. Stir to combine. Let rest for 15 mins.
7. Roll into 1-inch balls using a cookie scoop & coat with coconut flakes if you prefer. You will get approx. 16 balls.
8. Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to meld the flavor. Serve & enjoy!
9. Refrigerate or freeze any leftovers & pull out as needed.
Notes: You can use any nut butter you have on hand. Not a fan of hazelnuts, use pecans or walnuts instead.
