Vegan California Prune Power Balls
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24 balls
This bite-sized snack features natural sweetness and a delightful crispy texture for a satisfying energy boost.
Ingredients
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30pitted California prunes (about 1 cup/250 mL packed)
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1/3 cup(75 mL) almond butter
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2 tbsp(30 mL) brown rice syrup or maple syrup
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1/2 cup(125 mL) crispy rice cereal
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1/4 cup(50 mL) unsalted, roasted sunflower seeds
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1/3 cup(75 mL) unsweetened, desiccated coconut (approx.)
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Instructions
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Pulse prunes with almond butter and brown rice syrup or maple syrup in a food processor until finely chopped. Transfer to bowl.
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Stir in rice crisps and sunflower seeds by hand until well mixed.
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Scoop level tablespoonfuls prune mixture; form into balls and roll in coconut to coat. Repeat until all mixture is used.
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Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for 1 hour to set or for up to 1 week.
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Tips:
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Add in a sprinkle of hemp hearts, flax or chia seeds for added nutrition.
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For an indulgent twist, stir in 1 tbsp (15 mL) mini chocolate chips.
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Power balls can be frozen for up to 1 month; thaw before eating.
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Notes
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (1 power ball):
- Calories 70
- Saturated Fat 1 g
- Total Fat 3.5 g
- Fibre 1 g
- Protein 1 g
- Sodium 5 mg
- Carbohydrate 9 g
Using Brown Rice Syrup
Per serving (1 power ball): 65 calories, 3.5 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 5 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrates, 1 g fibre, 4 g sugars, 1 g protein. %DV 1% calcium and 2% iron.