Selfmade Power Balls

Last weekend I tried out a new receipe for making these delicious power balls (as I like to call them). They have lots of protein in them and are perfect if you feel a little tired during the day and need some new energy. I like to take them to school or dance class with me as a quick snack. They are really easy to make and it took me only about 15 minutes to get them done!

Here's what you will need:
- 1 cup (dry) oatmeal
- 2/3 coconut flakes (you can also use any other kind of nut flakes)
- 1/2 cup almond butter (other "nut butters" like peanut butter work too)
- 1/2 cup flaxseed
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or cacao nibs (optional, but who can say no to chocolate?)
- 1/3 honey (if you're canadian you can use maple syrup)
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Take a medium bowl and throw all your ingredients in there.

 Mix everything together and put it in the fridge for half an hour.

Take a teaspoon and put some of the mixture on a little plate and form a little ball. This can sometimes be a bit difficult. If the mixture is too dry, put some more honey and almond butter in it and just keep practicing. If you like coconut as much as i do, you can cover the balls with coconut flakes afterwards.

Then you can just put the balls in any kind of airtight container and keep them in your refrigerator, ready to eat.

I hope this was helpful, have fun!

M.