The first time I made these, I had a newborn and needed a quick snack to grab during those "I have to eat something right now" hunger pangs. At the time, I called them "nursing balls" after seeing them on a friend's blog post. Now, they are for everyone. They are easy to make (and eat!) and the ingredients are items that you probably already have on hand! The best thing about them is that you can be imaginative with what you put in them, and if you don't have a certain ingredient, substitute or leave it out! The key is to get a consistency that comes together well. (Note: if you're going to use sun butter, you will need more of the dry fillers as it is runnier than nut butters.)
Ingredients:
1 cup rolled oats
1/2-1 cup nut butter of choice
1/2 cup coconut flakes
1/2 cup ground flaxseed
1 Tbsp vanilla
1 Tbsp chia seeds (soaked)
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup maple syrup or honey (optional)
1/4-1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. Roll into small 1" balls and place on a wax paper covered baking sheet. Freeze for 30-60 minutes. Remove and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. (Another option is to roll in a long log, freeze for 30-60 minutes, cut 1" pieces, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.)
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