Ingredients

Ingredients:

1 1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (gluten-free, if possible)

1/3 cup pecans, finely chopped

2 Tbs. ground flax seeds

3/4 cup sunflower-seed butter

1/4 cup pure maple syrup

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

1/8 tsp. ground cloves

3/4 cup shredded carrots

1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

1/2 cup raisins

Preparation

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the oats, pecans, and flax seeds. Stir in the sunflower-seed butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and spices. Mix until well-combined. (Don’t be afraid to roll up your sleeves and do this with your hands!) Make sure everything is well-incorporated.

  2. Stir in the grated carrots, coconut, and raisins.

  3. Form the mixture into individual balls (about the size of a ping-pong ball).

  4. Place the energy bites on a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (this will help firm them up.) Serve chilled or at room temperature.

  5. Store the remaining energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Note: The energy balls might be a bit crumbly when you form them into balls. It helps to spray a little cooking spray on your hands to help keep things together. Roll them firmly so they stick together. Once they’re refrigerated, they firm up and hold their shape incredibly well.