January 17...Power Balls by request!

Power Balls!

These are always a hit, and I'm re-posting them as per your demanding requests!  I've made this recipe so many times because there are so many different combos you can create.  Use the base recipe below and add your favorites, like coconut or dried craberries.  Note to self...I only use 1/2 of Agave Nectar.  You can add more as needed and if you don't have whole wheat rice cakes use another 1/2 cup of Oats...play around with it. MOST IMPORTANT...you need a large food processor for this...I tried my blender, long story, and it all got stuck in the bottom and my mini processor, almost burnt out the motor!  Here's the recipe,

3/4 cup dried apricots
3/4 cup pitted dates
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup flaxseed
4 plain brown rice cakes 
1/2 cup rolled oats
3/4 cup agave nectar
1/2 cup almond butter, slightly warmed

Mix dry ingredients first, one or two pulses, then pour out into bowl and set aside.  Then add the dried fruit, otherwise you will end up with big chuncks.
MIX altogether in LARGE food processor, scope out about tblsp size, roll into ball, then roll into sesame seeds.  I ended up with 27 balls.
Nutritional value per ball: 121 cal. / protein 3g / carbs 14g / fat 7g / fiber 3g.

Make a big batch and place in an air tight container and freeze...otherwise you'll eat them all!