I developed this recipe for an evangelist who spent alot of time in his car and wanted something healthy to eat while traveling, and which would not spoil or need refrigeration.
Cindi's Energy Balls.
3 cups rolled oats, any type
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped nuts, any type
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1-12 oz bag of coconut
1/3 cup honey
Combine, by hand, (yes, by hand), throughly. (Unless you have a really strong mixer or food processor). Form tightly into 1 inch balls, pressing firmly in the palm of your hands. If the balls seem a little dry, add a tablespoon of water to the entire mixture and remix. (Different peanut butters have varying degrees of moisture)
Now melt ONE of the following in a double boiler or microwave on low. (Not really recommending the microwave unless you are peering in the window every second, as chocolate tends to scorch easily)
1-2 lb block of white or dark chocolate bark, broken into small pieces
or
2-12 oz. bags of chocolate chips
or
1-2 lb. block of Carob chips (Available at your local health food store.)
Cover a large cookie sheet with waxed paper. Roll the balls one at a time in the melted chocolate and move them, with a spoon to your cookie sheet. Place in refrigerator, (not the freezer, as it is too high in humidity) for a couple hours to ensure they set up sufficiently.
Makes 36-40 balls, (depending on how much dough you snitch). They are best stored in the refrigerator in a tightly lidded container. Especially if you live in a hot climate. For traveling purposes, its great to twist wrap them individually in wax paper.
Whats really great about these is:
* No Flour
* No Added Sugar
* No Added Salt
* No Eggs
* No BAKING ( Oklahoma people really like this one!)
Serving Size: One Health Ball
144.9 calories per health ball
8.3 grams of fat
2.2 grams of saturated fat
2.8 grams of polyunsaturated fat
2.2 monsaturated fat
0 grams of cholesterol
37.8 grams of sodium
17 carbs
2.1 grams of fiber
9.6 grams of sugar
3.2 grams of protein
Enjoy!
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