ENERGY BALLIN’

Energy balls have become a hot snack item over the past few years. They are super easy to prepare, and a sweet and satisfying snack every time. These are gluten-free and perfect pre or post-workout. Warning: they can be addicting.

INGREDIENTS
1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup natural peanut butter
1/3 cup honey
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups brown rice flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup mini chocolate chips

PREPARATION
Place chickpeas, peanut butter and honey in the food processor and blend for about 2 minutes, until mixture is smooth. Add cinnamon, vanilla extract, brown rice flour and salt and pulse until well-combined. Lastly, add in chocolate chips and pulse until combined.

Using a one-tablespoon rounded coffee scoop (or any tablespoon measure will do), scoop out about a tablespoon of dough and roll between your (previously well-cleaned) palms to form a ball. Place on parchment paper. Repeat until all of the dough has been formed into individual balls. Place in refrigerator for up to a week, or in freezer for up to two weeks. 1–2 make a satisfying serving for a snack. Makes approximately 20–24 tablespoon-size balls.