Preparation time: 25 min Cooking time: 0 min Servings: 10 balls

Pictured: energy balls made by the Kwanlin Dün First Nation youth during a workshop in August 2024.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup dried apricots
1/2 cup quick oats
1/3 cup peanut butter (or any other nut butter; can be smooth or creamy)
1 tablespoon honey
2 pinches table salt
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup coconut flakes (for coating)
Instructions
Add dried apricots and quick oats to a food processor. Blitz them together until it becomes a paste.
Add peanut butter, honey and salt to the food processor. Blitz well.
Gradually add some water and blitz until the mixture becomes a sticky paste.
Using your hands, scoop a spoonful (about 60 mL) of the mix into your hand and shape it into a ball. Repeat until all the mixture is done.
Put the coconut flakes in a small bowl and coat every ball in it until all sides are covered.
Place all the energy balls on a plate and let them cool in the fridge for at least an hour until they are well set.
Enjoy!
Other coating suggestions: melted chocolate, crushed peanuts, mini chocolate chips.
Fueling tips
Make a large batch and freeze the leftover energy balls for a future use. These are perfect for long and slower pace activities such as hiking, leisure paddling or long trail runs. They can also serve as a post-workout snack.
Nutrition facts for 1 energy ball
Energy: 90 kcal
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Fibre: 2 g
Protein: 3 g
Fat: 7 g
Sodium: 60 mg
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