WIP: High Beta-Glucan Energy Balls

Name: WIP: High Beta-Glucan Energy Balls
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 100 g oats; 75 g raisins; 50 g walnuts; 15 g unsweetened cocoa powder or carob powder; 30 g peanut butter; 15 g coconut flour; 15 g almond flour; 30 g chicory syrup or honey; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

7 steps

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Updated at: Thu, 15 Aug 2024 12:52:24 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories113.3 kcal (6%)

Total Fat5.6 g (8%)

Carbs13.5 g (5%)

Sugars4.6 g (5%)

Protein3.2 g (6%)

Sodium13.1 mg (1%)

Fiber4.3 g (15%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

12 servings

100goats

75graisins

50gwalnuts

15gunsweetened cocoa powder

15galmond flour

1 teaspoonvanilla extract

optional

Instructions

Prepare the mixture:

Step 1

In a food processor, blend the raisins until a smooth paste forms.

Step 2

Add oats and walnuts, and process until the mixture is well combined and the nuts are finely chopped.

Step 3

Add cocoa powder or carob, peanut butter, coconut flour, and almond flour. Process until all ingredients are well mixed.

Step 4

Finally, add the chicory syrup or honey and vanilla extract, if using. Blend until the mixture becomes a homogeneous dough.

Shape the balls:

Step 5

Using your hands, shape the mixture into small balls. If the mixture is too dry, add a bit more chicory syrup or honey. If it's too sticky, add more coconut or almond flour.