Each ingredient in these balls has some type of health benefit for your body and are the perfect snack or breakfast on-the-go to get your body moving.
Dates: a great natural source of energy.
Whole grain rolled oats: help you stay full longer and manage weight.
Coconut oil/Shredded coconut: contain "good fats" that are essential to the body and help increase energy.
Walnuts: are known to be great for heart & contain Omega 3's that are great for brain power.
Chia seeds: a superfood wonder! Packed with omega 3s, antioxidants, fiber, and are a complete source of protein. They cover everything your body needs.
Ginger: acts as an anti-inflammatory and is great for your digestive system.
Nutmeg & Cinnamon: both warming spices that will comfort your mind and your stomach.
Dried Cranberries: high in antioxidants and good for cleansing the urinary tract.
Raisins: just like dates, they are great for increasing energy and also aid in digestion.
Honey: also a great natural energy booster and an immunity system builder.
Sucanat (organic brown sugar): high in potassium, Vitamin A, Calcium, and Magnesium.
Himalayan Salt: the body needs to be balanced in order to function properly - this salt helps stabilize the pH level in your body to sustain a healthy being.
Almond Milk: has 50% more calcium than dairy milk - great for your bones!
Organic Baking Soda: Research shows that baking soda can cure some health issues in the body by leveling off the pH balance.
Pure Vanilla Extract: can actually reduce stress/anxiety, boost metabolism, and regulate menstruation for ladies.
Combine in a bowl:
3/4 cup oats
1/4 tsp of Baking soda
1/8 tsp of Himalayan salt
2 Tbsp of Sucanat
1/2 tsp of Cinnamon
1/8 tsp of Nutmeg
A few dashes of ground ginger or about 1/8 tsp of fresh grated ginger
1 Tbsp of Honey
1 Tbsp of Almond Milk
1 tsp of Vanilla extract
1 Tbsp of Coconut oil
- Then add in your hand raisins, walnuts, chia seeds, cranberries, shredded (unsweetened/organic) coconut & mix well
* Feel free to add any other dried fruit/superfoods you'd like!
Place the mixture into a food processor/blender (I use my Vitamix - which I adore!) with a half pack of pitted dates (about 6-10) and process until well combined.
You will have a sticky dough type mixture - spoon it out and roll into ball shapes.
They balls can be left out at room temp or place in the fridge - just make sure they stay cool so they don't melt and get too sticky.
Enjoy for breakfast, post/preworkout, or as an anytime energy boosting snack - I had just ONE for breakfast and it powered me through a bike ride and 2.5 hr yoga session - YAY SUPERFOODS!
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