Looking for a low FODMAP pick me up? Try these delicious energy balls for the perfect school lunchbox treat, post workout snack or afternoon tea.
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1 cup rolled oats |
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½ cup dried cranberries |
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¼ cup peanut butter |
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3 4 Tbsp maple syrup |
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½ cup puffed quinoa |
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2 2½ Tbsp mini dark chocolate chips |
Place oats into a food processor and process until they are flour like in consistency.
Add cranberries, peanut butter and maple syrup to food processor and continue to process until a dough begins to form and stick together.
Add puffed quinoa and chocolate chips and pulse several times until well distributed through the dough.
Using a large spoon, scoop out a spoonful of dough and roll between your hands into neat ball shapes. Place balls in an airtight container and store in the fridge.
For a nut free alternative, blend 64g of sunflower seeds into a paste and use in place of peanut butter.
| Nutrition Information (per serve) | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 464 Kj / 111 cal |
| Protein | 2.50g |
| Carbohydrates | 14.50g |
| Sugar | 5.50g |
| Total Fat | 4.40g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.10g |
| Fibre | 1.60g |
Looking for a low FODMAP pick me up? Try these delicious energy balls for the perfect school lunchbox treat, post workout snack or afternoon tea.
| Ingredients | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup rolled oats | 80 g | 2.80 oz |
| ½ cup dried cranberries | 90 g | 3.20 oz |
| ¼ cup peanut butter | 64 g | 2.30 oz |
| 3 Tbsp maple syrup | 60 g | 2.10 oz |
| ½ cup puffed quinoa | 15 g | 0.50 oz |
| 2 Tbsp mini dark chocolate chips | 30 g | 1 oz |
Place oats into a food processor and process until they are flour like in consistency.
Add cranberries, peanut butter and maple syrup to food processor and continue to process until a dough begins to form and stick together.
Add puffed quinoa and chocolate chips and pulse several times until well distributed through the dough.
Using a large spoon, scoop out a spoonful of dough and roll between your hands into neat ball shapes. Place balls in an airtight container and store in the fridge.
For a nut free alternative, blend 64g of sunflower seeds into a paste and use in place of peanut butter.
| Nutrition Information (per serve) | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 464 Kj / 111 cal |
| Protein | 2.50g |
| Carbohydrates | 14.50g |
| Sugar | 5.50g |
| Total Fat | 4.40g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.10g |
| Fibre | 1.60g |