Nut Free Energy Bites Recipe for Kids Print
School Friendly Recipe! Nut-Free Energy Balls 
This recipe is found in the School Year Survival Cookbook by Laura Keogh, and Ceri Marsh, and adapted by Andrea Holwegner. A great take-along, or add to lunches as a dessert or snack idea. You can even get the little chef in your home to help make these.
Makes about 22 balls.
What you need:
- 1 cup oats
- 2/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 cup ground flax
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup sunflower butter (OR: 1/2 cup WOW butter, plus 1/4 cup vegetable oil)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
How to make:
- In bowl, mix all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least half an hour.
- Once everthing is chilled, roll into 1-inch balls, and store in fridge, in sealed container.
Per Each Energy Bite:
- Calories – 118
- Fat – 6.5 g
- Carbohydrates – 13 g
- Fibre -2 g
- Protein – 3.2 g
We hope you have enjoyed this healthy school-friendly recipe for kids for nut-free energy balls!
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