Short and Sweet.

Short and Sweet…that describes today’s post, today’s recipe and the bundle of energy I got this recipe from, my friend, Terri Dilley Howland.  She calls it an “Energy Ball”. I can’t really say if it gives me energy, but I know if I eat 1 or 2 of these in the middle of the day, it’ll hold me till dinner.

Here’s the recipe:

Terri’s Energy Balls

  • 1 cup oatmeal (I use instant oats)
  • ½ cup peanut butter (I use Jif)
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 cup coconut
  • ½ cup ground flaxseed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ¼ – ½ cup chocolate chips (I use ½ cup Enjoy Life semi-sweet chocolate Mini Chips)

Place all ingredients in a bowl.  Mix all ingredients – don’t bother with a spoon, use your hands; this is a heavy, sticky mixture.  Chill in refrigerator for at least ½ an hour, next roll into balls.  I get about 30 balls out of one batch.  Store in an air-tight container in refrigerator for 1-2 weeks.   I pack a couple of these in my lunch when I work.

Not all of the ingredients, but you get the idea and you can also see what size I make the energy balls.
An up close look: I roll them out to be about the size of a cotton ball or a bit smaller.

 

Enjoy!

Thanks for stopping.

Brenda

Disclaimer:                                 

 These recipes and tips are not guaranteed to work or be safe for everyone. Allergies are extremely complicated and vary for each individual. It is still your responsibility to read labels to ensure your safety. I cannot be held liable for any ill effects from using my tips to avoid your allergies. (Sorry guys, I don’t foresee any problems, but Momma’s gotta cover her backside, ya know? Just read your labels!)