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1 1/2 cups rolled oats (375 mL)
2 Tbsp canola oil (30 mL)
1/3 cup honey (75 mL)
1/4 cup (60 mL) natural whey protein powder, optional
1/2 cup dried tart cherries (125 mL), chopped
1/4 cup sliced almonds (60 mL), chopped
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
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1. In medium bowl, thoroughly combine all ingredients and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. Coat hands with canola oil to prevent sticking and firmly form mixture into 1-inch (2.5-cm) balls.
3. Keep energy balls refrigerated. May be stored in refrigerator for up to five days.
Cherry Almond Protein Energy Balls
These portable nuggets pack a protein punch – a perfect snack for long summer days. Canola oil adds a dose of good fats to the mix and helps the body absorb the snack’s fat-soluble vitamins. Recipe courtesy of Canolainfo.com.
Nutritional Analysis
- Serving Size
- 1 ball
- Servings
- 16
- Calories
- 100
- Total Fat
- 3 g
- Saturated Fat
- 0 g
- Cholesterol
- 0 mg
- Sodium
- 40 mg
- Carbohydrates
- 16 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
- Sugars
- 9 g
- Protein
- 2 g
- Potassium
- 55 mg
