On a resent trek in the north of Scotland, which I did with my family and a few friends (plus a happy dog) I knew a homemade energy boosting snack would be very much appreciated. Everyone in the group requested the recipe, so I took that as a good sign. These Energy ‘Power Balls!’ are rather delicious, and quite filling to, perfect for an in between meal snack, or a power boost when carrying heavy rucksacks and navigating unknown terrain in the wilderness!

They store really well in an air tight container and keep for weeks in the fridge. You can also freeze them, and defrost as needed.

I’m posting two recipes; one with peanut butter, and the other with a luxurious Danish Nougat. Its not easy to get your hands on in the UK, but it is delicious.. Its a household staple in Denmark, used mainly around Christmas, paired with marzipan…yum!  So I would say, use Nutella or something similar, if you don’t live in DK.

 

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Power Balls no. 1

Makes 25

 

100g sesame seeds

100g sunflower seeds

100g dates

5 tbsp organic peanut butter ( or more if the mixture is too dry)

4 tbsp milled flax seeds

3 tbsp agave syrup

100g almonds

100g oats

1 tbsp organic coco powder

desicated coconut for rolling

 

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On a hot dry pan, gently toast the almonds, oats and sunflower seeds for a few min. Take care not to burn them.

Next, place all the dry ingredients including the dates in a food processor and blitz for a few moments. You want the consistency to be medium, between smooth and raw.

Empty the contents into a bowl, and add the peanut butter and agave syrup. Using a spoon, or your hands, make 25 balls, and roll them in the coconut. Store in the fridge.

 

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Power Balls no. 2

 

Makes 25

 

75g sesame seeds

75g sunflower seeds

150g dates

100g blød nougat – or nutella

4 tbsp milled flax seeds

1 tbsp hemp seed oil

100g cashew nuts

75g oats

2 tbsp organic coco powder

 

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On a hot dry pan, toast the cashews, oats and sunflower seeds for a few min. Taking care not to burn them.

Next, place all the dry ingredients including the dates into a food processor and blitz for a few moments. You want the consistency to be medium, between smooth and raw.

Empty the contents into a bowl, add the nougat and oil and mix it in well.

Finally, using a spoon, or your hands, make 25 balls. Store in the fridge.