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Fruit and Oat Energy Balls

Fruit and Oat Energy Balls

Fruit and Oat Energy Balls are packed with all the goodness of oats, nuts, seeds and dried fruit. A perfect pick-me-up anytime of day.
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Course: Snacks & Treats
Keyword: gluten free energy balls
Servings: 16 balls
Author: Cinde Little

Ingredients

DRY INGREDIENTS - BOWL #1

  • 1 cup gluten free whole oats
  • ¼ cup slivered almonds
  • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
  • ¼ cup shredded coconut (or coconut flakes)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

DRY INGREDIENTS - BOWL #2

  • 1 cup gluten free cereal (cornflakes, Rice Krispies or Quinoa Puffs)
  • ⅓ cup dried cherries, chopped
  • ⅓ cup golden raisins
  • ⅓ cup dried apricots, chopped
  • ¼ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

WET INGREDIENTS

  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • On large baking sheet combine Bowl #1 ingredients (oats, nuts, seeds and coconut). Toast for 10 minutes, stirring half way through cooking time to prevent burning. Cool completely. Can be done in advance.
  • In Bowl #2 combine the cereal and fruit. Add to bowl #1 and stir to combine.
  • In a 2-cup liquid measuring cup combine butter, sugar, honey, vanilla and salt. Microwave for 1 minute, whisk until smooth. Microwave for another 30 seconds if needed.
  • Add to dry ingredients mixing thoroughly.
  • Use a small portion scoop to make balls or pack firmly into a mini muffin tin for little pucks. (Canadian eh!)
  • Freeze until firm. Best served cold.

Notes

ENERGY BARS - Press mixture into a parchment lined 8-inch square baking pan and freeze until firm. Cut into 16 bars.