I think this recipe came from our friend Paula, who trains Olympic athletes. Maca is a superfood - a great energy boost with increased strength, energy, endurance, supports adrenal function and helps ward off belly fat. Along with pumpkin seeds - nutritional powerhouses, magnesium for energy & digestion, zinc for immune boosting, Omega 3s (good fats), antioxidants & fiber, these little sweets are pretty useful!
10 ½ cups rolled oats
½ cup raw pumpkin seeds
½ cup raisins, dates or dried cranberries
2 tsp cinnamon
3 tbsp ground maca
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup almond butter or peanut butter
½ cup honey or maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla
¼ cup ground flax, chia or shredded coconut
1
Combine all dry ingredients except ground flax/coconut (spread those on a plate).
2
Mix all wet ingredients until well combined. Moisten hands and roll dough into 1" balls. Roll balls into ground flaxseed/coconut and place in freezer for 20 minutes to set, then serve or store in fridge.
Categorydesserts & treats, gluten-free
Ingredients
10 ½ cups rolled oats
½ cup raw pumpkin seeds
½ cup raisins, dates or dried cranberries
2 tsp cinnamon
3 tbsp ground maca
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup almond butter or peanut butter
½ cup honey or maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla
¼ cup ground flax, chia or shredded coconut