Love Almond Joy candy bars? Then you’ve gotta try these Almond Butter Energy Balls! They’re full of protein, complex carbs and great nutrition from nuts, flax and oats.
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We’re talking sustained energy – no sugar crashes here! Easy, freezable, nutritious … and incredibly delicious, too!
To make almond butter, place 1 cup of almonds in a mini food processor. Process, scraping sides occasionally, until the butter is the consistency of natural peanut butter.
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Place almond butter in a medium bowl and add all other ingredients except chocolate chips. Stir to combine.
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Add chocolate chips to mixture and stir again, just until combined.
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Using your hands, press firmly to form one-inch balls.
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Place in air-tight container and refrigerate until serving.
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Sliced or slivered almonds process much more quickly than whole almonds.
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