Healthy Snack: Strawberry Balls Recipe

These super-easy raw balls are healthy, bite-sized and perfect for busting hunger - keep these on hand for kids or guests.

Makes: 19

Time to prep: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 200g ripe strawberries, hulled
• 1 cup desiccated coconut
• 3/4 cup traditional oats
• 2 tablespoons white chia seeds
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 2 teaspoons acai powder (optional)
• 2 1/2 tablespoons desiccated coconut, extra, to coat

Method

• Process strawberries until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and process until finely chopped and mixture comes together.
• Roll 1 level tablespoon into balls.
• Place extra coconut in a shallow plate. Roll balls in coconut to coat.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Puffed Quinoa Balls

Keep up your energy levels with these chocolate peanut butter puffed quinoa balls.

Serves: 25 balls

Time to prep: 15 minutes

Time to cook: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 50g (1/2 cup) rolled oats
• 40g dark chocolate, chopped
• 36g (1 1/2 cups) puffed quinoa (see note)
• 65g (1 cup) shredded coconut
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 90g (1/3 cup) peanut butter
• 115g (1/3 cup) honey

Method

• Preheat oven to 180C (160C fan forced). Place puffed quinoa in a single layer on a large baking tray. Roast for 4 minutes, or until light golden and toasted.
• Place oats and chocolate in a food processor and process until finely chopped. Transfer to a large mixing bowl. Add the puffed quinoa, coconut and sesame seeds.
• Place peanut butter and honey in a small saucepan over a low heat. Warm gently, and stir until well combined, smooth and mixture just comes to the boil. Working quickly, add the honey mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
• Using slightly wet hands (to prevent sticking) squeeze tablespoonfuls of the mixture into balls. Cover and refrigerate until firm.

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