Chocolate Chip Cookie Energy Balls
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Recipe type: Snack
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Serves: ~20-24 balls
 
the perfect whole food snack, so easy even a child could make them!
Ingredients
  • 2 cups unsalted cashews
  • 1 cup rolled oats (use gluten free if following a gluten free diet)
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder (optional ingredient)
  • 1 teaspooon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1½ Tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 6 Tablespoons agave syrup
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips (vegan chocolate chips for vegan option)
Instructions
  1. Add cashews, oats, cocoa powder (if using), cinnamon and salt and pulse until a small crumb forms (do not over process).
  2. Add vanilla and agave and continue to process until a dough ball forms, scraping down the sides often. Scoop mixture into a bowl and stir in chocolate chips (some will be left behind in the bowl and that's okay). Using a small spoon scoop out some dough and using your hands roll into a ball. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
These can be made with or without the cocoa powder. You could also substitute maple syrup for the agave if needed.
Recipe by Nutritious Eats at https://www.nutritiouseats.com/chocolate-chip-cookie-balls/