THE
ELK’S COOKBOOK THE PERFECT ENERGY SNACK
W
hether you have a day planned on the trail or the river, Gabi Strickland Walker has the perfect portable snack! She makes up several batches for her girls’ swim meets so that she “has a snack that keeps their blood sugars stabilized instead of eating “empty” snacks that will leave them drained and crashing.” Gabi recommends these for any activity…at a track meet, ballfield, tennis court, hiking, biking or on the playground.
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These Energy Bites are great because they are so yummy, bite-size, packed full of great ingredients, and easy to make. Your kids will never know the great stuff inside; they will just love the taste!"
MAY 2022
GABI STRICKLAND WALKERS' NO BAKE ENERGY BITES
12
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
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1 C Oats
Step 1:
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⅔ C Coconut Flakes
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½ C Peanut Butter (or nut butter of your choice)
– In a small skillet over medium heat, toast the coconut, stirring constantly, until golden brown. Set aside to cool completely.
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½ C Ground Flax Seed
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½ C Mini Chocolate Chips (or M&Ms, Reese’s Pieces, etc.)
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⅓ C Honey
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1 T Chia Seeds (I use a blend of chia, flax, and hemp)
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1 t Vanilla
MAKES ABOUT 32 BALLS
Step 2: – In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients and the toasted coconut until well blended. Put the bowl in the refrigerator to rest for about 30 minutes.
Step 3: – Remove the bowl from the refrigerator, and roll ingredients into small balls. Place them in an airtight container to store, using parchment papers between layers if necessary.
Gabi's Note: This recipe comes with a kid warning…I had a hard time getting them rolled out because the girls kept running by and grabbing them. You may need to make two or three batches.
