Holly’s Power Snacks- A Great Tasting Treat and Energy Booster that will satisfy a desire for sweet yet keep you off the blood sugar roller coaster
Recipe makes 15-20 and they freeze well in ziplock bags

Equipment: Large bowl, wooden spoon, plate, zip lock bags for storage
*Use raw nuts and seeds, organic when possible*

Ingredients
1 C rolled oats or ground almonds
1/2 Cup almond butter or any nut butter you like
1/4 Cup melted coconut oil
1/4 Cup raisins or goji berries
1/4 Cup chopped walnuts
4 mejool dates, soaked in warm water 10 minutes and pureed or 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon cardamom
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch sea salt

Ideas to Roll In- use 1 Cup
sesame seeds
unsweetened coconut
cocoa powder
chia seeds

Method:
Put oats, almond butter, coconut oil, raisins, walnuts, date paste, cinnamon, vanilla and salt into a large bowl
Stir or use your hands to combine. Taste and adjust to your liking
Roll into circles or squares, then roll in sesame seeds or coconut

These will last 2 week in the refrigerator, or you can freeze.

Optional Nourishing Additions:
Cocoa powder (will need honey or maple syrup to sweeten)
Chocolate chips
Chlorella or green powder
Bee Pollen (strong taste, go easy)
Other nuts and seeds
Favorite spices like pumpkin pie spice or cardamom

Enjoy and share with friends!