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MINT CHOCOLATE ENERGY BALLS
OMG!!  THIS is one of the BEST energy balls EVER!!!

Mix in food processor
1 cup pitted dates
1 cup (1/2 cashews, 1/2 almonds - or any other nut combinations

Mix in and process until it turns into a dough
3 TB cacao powder
1 TB nut butter
1 TB maple syrup
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
2 TB cacao nibs/mini chocolate chips

CRANBERRY PROTEIN BALLS
Mix in your food processor!!!   ​

1 cup raw cashews
1 cup raw almonds 
1 cup dried organic, cranberries (NOT craisins)
8 large Medjool dates
1/4 cup protein powder

Add a tiny bit of water if it feels too dry - - after pulsing and mixing for a while.
Roll into balls.  Pop in fridge for a few minutes.  Enjoy!!!

**  Follow Rachel Maser on Instagram  cleanfoodcrush
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BROWNIE BITES
Mix in your food processor into a powder
1 cup oats
3 TBS cacao powder

Add to food processor
32+ dates
1 tsp vanilla

Add water, if needed, to make sticky...
SO easy and SO good!!!!  Super easy to roll.


CARROT CAKE ENERGY BALL
I LOVE my processor!!!   

​1/2 cup finely shredded carrots (shred in food processor, first)

Then...  throw ALL the ingredients in and MIX!
1 cup pitted Medjool dates
1/2 cup flax seed (can use coconut, other seeds or raw nuts)
2/3 cup rolled oats 
2 tbsp hemp seeds
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp cinnamon
1.2 tsp ground ginger
1/8 tsp nutmeg

Form into balls and pop into the freezer.  From www/blissfulbasil.com/carrot-cake-energy-bites

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SNICKERDOODLE PROTEIN BALLS

PAM EIKE shared this at our FALL 2018 Canmore retreat.

1 1/2 cup oat flour gluten free (ground up oats)
2 tsp each chia, hemp and flax (ground)
1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon ( I used had cinnamon, half gingerbread spice from Epicure)
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 cup maple syrup
3/4 cup nut butter (or sunflower seed butter)
1/4 cup coconut oil room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

In the bowl of the processor, add all of the ingredients. Blend on high until completely incorporated, about 1 minute. If too wet add more oat flour a tablespoon at a time. If it's too dry add more nut/seed butter. Once complete, place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes.
Once chilled, form into 1 Tbsp balls and place on a baking sheet.

Optional:  cinnamon sugar coating, Add 1/4 cup sugar alternative (xylitol) & 1 tsp cinnamon in a small bowl and toss together. Roll each protein ball into the mixture to coat well. Store in an air tight container for up to one week or in the freezer for up to one month. 

**** I don't think they need to be rolled in ANYTHING!  They are awesome without.
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Modified from: https://whatmollymade.com/snickerdoodle-protein-balls-gluten-free/



NARA "LARA" BARS
Pam managed to create an amazing "Lara" bar that is super tasty AND nut-free!

Combine in food processor:
1 cup crispy brown rice cereal
3/4 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup ground flaxseeds
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
1 tsp hemp hearts
1 tsp chia seeds

Add:
1/2 cup and 2 tbsp sunflower seed butter
12 dates
2 tbsp molasses
1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp water
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Add last:
2 tbsp mini chocolate chips (Enjoy Life brand)
1 tsp cinnamon *optional
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Line 9x9 pan with plastic wrap that extends over the side for easy grasping to remove later

Spread mixture into the pan and top of plastic wrap with spatula

Place another layer of plastic wrap on top of the mix and roll with small rolling pin or glass jar to press down firmly

Place in fridge at least 30 minutes 

Slice into good snack sizes


https://www.naranutrition.com/2018/05/11/recipe-nara-lara-bar/

CHOCOLATE OATMEAL NO-BAKE BARS
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CASHEW COOKIE ENERGY BALLS

This is the BEST energy ball recipe!!!  The best part?!?!?!  They don't get all over your hands when you roll them!

Put all ingredients into a food processor and mix until smooth mixture OR combine dry ingredients first, then add wet - in a bowl

3/4 cup cashew butter (or peanut butter or pumpkin seed/sesame seed butter)
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup honey
1 TBS chia seeds
2tsp maca powder
1/2 cup dark mini chocolate chips

​Roll in hemp seeds and freeze - - SO good and easy to "change it up" a bit with different nut/seed butters
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POWER BARS from Tracy
Tracy Silberer has created so many amazing recipes!!!  This is one of OUR many favorites!!! Contact her directly for tons of gluten-free, "real" food options!

1 cup sucanat or coconut sugar
1/2 cup nut butter (peanut, cashew or almond are all great)
1/2 cup almond milk
1/2 cup honey or agave syrup
4 TBS coconut oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
6 tsp coconut flour
1 cup flaked oats
1 tsp baking soda
pinch of sea salt
1 cup puffed quinoa or other puffed grain
1 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1.2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1 cup shredded coconut
4 TBS ground flax seed
2 scoops of vanilla protein powder

Mix first 5 ingredients together - separately, mix the remaining ingredients.  Mix together.  spread onto parchment paper in two large pans.  I use a wet rice scooper to press the batter into the pan. (Tracy uses her hands!).  
350 degrees for 20-25 minutes
http://yogasangha.ca/yoga-sangha-blog/
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CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE LARABARS
This is my daughter's FAVOURITE "granola bar".  There is NO granola or oats in this recipe...but she LOVES making it and LOVES eating them!!!  Another SUPER easy recipe!  Just make sure to really press these, to keep them in a good, solid form. 

1.5 cups raw cashews
1/4 tsp sea salt
1 cup tightly packed pitted dates
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 Tbsp mini dark chocolate chips (or any non-dairy version) 
http://ohsheglows.com/2013/01/16/homemade-chocolate-chip-cookie-dough-larabars/

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NUT FREE CHEWY GRANOLA BARS
2 cups rolled oats
½  cup brown sugar (I used coconut sugar or Sucanut)
¼  cup hemp hearts  (you can cook with hemp hearts, IF the temperature stays below 350 degrees….or use wheat germ instead – sometimes I sprinkle my cooked bars with hemp hearts once I take them out of the oven and then press them into the bars)
1 tbsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1/3 cup quinoa flour
½  tsp vanilla extract
1 cup dried chopped apricots
½ cup pumpkin seeds…chopped or not
½ cup chocolate chips (any variation of chips)
Dash of sea salt
¼  cup milk – (keep it nut free - - or use almond milk)
¼  cup honey
2 eggs
¼  cup melted butter

 Instructions
1.     Heat oven to 350 degrees
2.     Grease a baking pan or sheet
3.     Mix together: oats, flour, wheat germ (hemp hearts), cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, raisins, chocolate chips, salt, and apples.
4.     In a separate bowl mix egg, butter, milk, honey, and vanilla.
5.     Add both mixtures together and stir until evenly distributed.
6.     Spread on baking sheet evenly into thin square.
7.     Bake for 25 minutes.
8.     Let cool and enjoy!

NO-BAKE ENERGY BITES
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GREEN POWER BALLS from Tracy
2 cups coconut butter
1/2 cup honey
1/2 tsp vanilla
 1tsp spirulina
1 tsp powdered ginseng
1/4 tsp camu camu
3 Tbsp bee pollen
1/4 shredded cocunut
* Combine into food processor until smooth. Chill in fridge, then roll into balls.  Can roll in hemp, coconut , cacao powder   (Tracy Silberer)

​AVOCADO DEVILED EGGS
 6 hard boiled eggs
1 ripe avocado
1 tsp lime juice
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp minced garlic
2 tsp chopped cilantro
* cut eggs and take out yolk - mix yoke with other ingredients, fill egg whites and then sprinkle with paprika


PUMPKIN SPICE DIP
Love this dip!!!  
Another SUPER EASY food processor dip!!!  I used Walnut oil instead of canola oil - - it's high in Omega-6s.  
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​http://www.superhealthykids.com/recipes-blog/pumpkin-spice-dip.php

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HEALTHIER HOMEMADE AUSSIE BITES 
1 3/4 cup oats
1 TB coconut sugar
1/4 cup dried apricots
1/4 raisins
1/4 ground flaxseed
1/4 cup unsalted sunflower seeds (or pumpkin seeds)
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup cooked quinoa (or uncooked works too)
2 TB chia seeds 1/2 tsp baking soda

3 TB honey (or maple syrup)
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup coconut oil
1 egg (optional... but helps to stick things together)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Mix first 10 ingredients in food processor, pour in last five ingredients once apricots and raisins are in small bits, pulse until combined

350 degrees for 10-12 minutes
Makes 24 mini muffin size
** From Nara Nutrition (modified from https://thestayathomechef.com/homemade-aussie-bites/)

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BLACK BEAN PECAN DIP
​1 can black  beans, drained and rinsed (19 0z, 540ml)
1/4 cup pecan halves
Pulse in food processor

Add
1-2 cloves garlic
1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp cumin
salt and pepper
 
Slowly pour in 
2 oz extra virgin olive oil

Add and process until smooth
1/4 nonfat Greek yogurt

​** From Nara Nutrition (modified from www.herheartlandsoul.com/3-protein-packed-veggie-dip-recipes/)


RAW MINT CHOCOLATE BALLS
 1 1/2 cups pitted dates (or any dry fruit)
Mix in food processor until they are broken down and form a ball

Add in other ingredients
3/4 cup whole raw almonds
1/2 cup cocao powder (raw cocoa powder)
1 tsp mint extract/essence
1/4 cup chocolate chips
Form into balls and place in fridge or freezer

Pam's recipe from Canmore retreat
(from ​http://www.southerninlaw.com/p/recipage.html?recipe_id=6060462)
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