Prune and Pistachio Power Balls make a convenient on-the-go portable snack. These little balls of power are also the perfect pre- or post-workout snack.
Course
Snack
Keyword
energy balls, energy bites, power balls
Servings18
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Ingredients
6ozdried prunes, coarsely chopped (apx 1 cup chopped)
½cupquick rolled oats (gluten-free, if required)
1/3cupsunflower butter
½cuppistachios, shelled and finely ground (apx. 4 oz unshelled)
1tbspground chia seeds
1tbspcocoa
2tspchocolate whey protein powder
1½tspgreen tea matcha powder
pinchfine sea salt
2tbspmaple syrup
1tbspcoconut oil
1tspvanilla
2/3cuppuffed quinoa cereal
½cupsweetened shredded coconut
Additional finely chopped pistachios for rolling balls (optional)
Instructions
Pulse prunes in food processor until they become paste-like or clump into a ball. Add the rolled oats, sunflower butter, pistachios, ground chia seeds, cocoa, chocolate whey protein powder, green tea matcha powder, salt, maple syrup coconut oil, and vanilla. Pulse mixture until ingredients are completely blended.
Add the puffed quinoa cereal and coconut and pulse just until combined. If mixture seems too dry, two to three teaspoons of water may be blended into ingredients. Place mixture in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes to chill.
Roll mixture by hand into bite-sized balls. For frame of reference, each ball should weigh approximately 27 grams. Roll balls in finely chopped pistachio nuts, if desired. Place balls on parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 20-25 minutes to firmly set. Store balls, in single layers separated by waxed paper, in airtight container for up to five days in the refrigerator or freeze up to three months for longer storage.