Energy Balls or Power Balls

comox girl's Note:

Yummy treats that will get you going when you are in a hurry!

• Total Time: 5 mins
• Prep Time: 0 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 8

Yield: 8.0 Energy ...

• ½ cup oatmeal (or other cereal flakes for cooked cereal)
• ¼ cup moist brown sugar , packed
• ¼ cup peanut butter (or other nut butter)
• 4 teaspoons fine unsweetened grated coconut
• 4 teaspoons chopped raisins or 4 teaspoons other dried fruit , of choice
• 4 teaspoons soymilk or 4 teaspoons non-dairy milk substitute
• 1 tablespoon cocoa
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup

Directions:

1. Grind the oatmeal in a food processor until chopped well.
2. Add remaining ingredients and blend until a ball forms.
3. Roll into 8 smaller balls.
4. These can now be dipped in melted semi-sweet dairy-free chocolate, and/or rolled in coconut or chopped nuts, if you wish.
5. Optional Roll into 4 Large Meal Sized Balls.