I originally developed this recipe over the festive period as a 'Healthy Christmas Nibble' option in attempt to capture all the warm, sweet flavours of the holidays, except without the added guilty line 'it's OK, it's Christmas!' Luckily these little gems are packed with all-natural and nutritious ingredients, that you can keep your sweet tooth satisfied guilt-free year round!
The reason for naming these balls of goodness 'Energy Bombs', is because the recipe incorporates a fiesty punch of 'energy boosting' foods. You get both fast and slow digesting carbohydrates coming from the natural sugars in the oats, apple and pure maple syrup, combined with the slower digesting healthy fats from peanut butter and coconut oil. In turn, this makes them a fantastic pre-workout snack, or delicious & convenient little 'pick-me-up' when you're on the go!
These also make a great little sweet-treat to accompany a nice hot cuppa, or even a healthy little dessert in place of those naughtier not-so-natural apple pies and crumbles!
50g rolled Oats
30g smooth Hi-PRO peanut butter
30g finely chopped pink lady apple
20ml 100% pure Canadian maple syrup (or honey/agave)
10g Extra Virgin Organic Coconut oil
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1. Combine peanut butter, maple syrup, and coconut oil together until a smooth creamy mixture is formed
2. Lightly toast apples for approximately 3 minutes in a pan until lightly browned
3. Stir the apple and oats into the peanut butter mixture
4. Use your hands to mould the mixture into 6-8 balls
5. *Optional step* - Insert toothpicks to form 'popsicles'
6. Leave to set in the fridge for 30mins (or freezer for 15) before devouring the sweet & sticky apple crumbly goodness!
Macros per Energy Bomb (based on 7 bombs):
77kcals, 2g Protein 7g Carb 4g Fat 1fiber
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