Sunny Energy Bites

2017 Kids Recipe Challenge winning recipe: 2nd Place!

This recipe was submitted by Stephen who is in grade 4 and lives in Bancroft. He uses these to fuel up before heading out to play soccer.

A quick little bite for a tasty snack kids will love to make and eat. By using a nut butter substitute these are a safe school snack.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Makes: about 2 dozen

Serving Size: 3 energy balls

Tips:

This recipe makes about 24 bites. Store them in an airtight container in the freezer for a quick treat at any time.

Ingredients
Large flake oats	1 cup (250 mL)
Ground flax seeds	1/2 cup (125 mL)
Dark chocolate chips	1/2 cup (125 mL)
Sunflower seed butter or other nut butter substitute	1/2 cup (125 mL)
Honey	1/3 cup (75 mL)
Dried cranberries	1/3 cup (75 mL)
Vanilla extract	1 tsp (5 mL)

Directions

Wash hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. Clean all countertops and equipment used for food preparation.
In a large bowl, stir together oats, flax, chocolate chips, sunflower butter, honey, cranberries and vanilla until well combined.
Use a tablespoon (15 mL) top portion oat mixture.With clean hands, roll into balls and place on plate. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks at or below 4ºC (40ºF).