Last week I had the pleasure of hosting a group of Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts at my house to earn a badge for learning to make nutritious snacks. The most popular snack, with both girls and parents, by far was the Crispy Almond-Butter Power Balls. They're packed with healthy ingredients and are a terrific energy snack. They're loaded with protein, calcium, antioxidants, whole grains, omega 3s and taste great! They're easy for kids to make and can be stored in the freezer for up to three months.
Crispy Almond
Butter Power Balls
(adapted from fixmeasnack.com)
Yield: Approx. 20
¾ cup powdered milk
1 cup crispy
brown rice cereal (Envirokidz Organic Koala Crisp is what we like)
2 tablespoons
wheat germ
2 tablespoons
ground flaxseed
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup mini
dark chocolate chips
½ cup smooth almond
butter
¼ cup honey
1 teaspoon
vanilla extract
1 tablespoon
organic coconut oil
Optional coating:
2 TB cocoa powder
2 TB confectioner's sugar
Step 1: In a medium bowl, stir dry ingredients
together (powdered milk, cereal, wheat germ, flaxseed, salt, mini chips).
Step 2: In a small microwave-safe bowl, stir wet ingredients
together (almond butter, honey, vanilla coconut oil). Microwave for 20 seconds to help soften the ingredients and make them pourable.
Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir
until well mixed.
Step 4: Form into 1” balls by compacting in your hand, then rolling between two hands to make a smooth ball.
Step 5: (Optional) Combine cocoa powder and powdered sugar in a small bowl. Roll almond balls in mixture to coat.
Ready to eat right away. Refrigerate to store, or freeze for up to 3 months.
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Here are some of the nutrition facts that the girls and I uncovered about some of the ingredients in the Crispy Almond-Butter Power Balls.







Look delicious. These would be perfect for the grandkids! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis is funny - I just added a few days ago Almond Butter to my list as I've never tried it before.
ReplyDeleteNow I see a recipe with it :)
And these also have honey - GREAT
I like that you included the research about the nutritional benefits. Everyone I knows is trying to make healthy snack choices. I will try to make these and bring them to work to share, thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi Jenn, Wow looks super tasty. I would love it if you'd share this recipe with us for our big "coconut oil treat round up".
ReplyDeleteIf you'd like us to include it, just enter your link to this recipe in comment section of this post. http://www.beyondthepeel.net/2012/10/5-irresistible-recipes-to-help-you-eat-more-coconut-oil.html
We'll be doing the round up in a weeks time.
Thank for sharing your yummy recipe. I love it and featured it in my round up "15 healthy recipes you can make with your toddler". Feel free to come check it out and grab a button if you like 'i was featured' swag.
ReplyDeleteThe post lives here: http://www.creativecarissa.com/2012/11/15-healthy-recipes-you-can-make-with.html
Cheers!
Carissa
PS - thanks for your note on my site earlier about my soup. I'm excited to work with you more as part of Blueprint Social. :-)