Energy Balls

18 Months – 2 Years Recipes

Try these delicious Mini Energy Balls. They make a healthy snack and are ideal to give you or your child a mid-morning or afternoon energy boost.

Ingredients

• 200g/ 7 oz pitted dates
• 3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
• 3 tablespoons sunflower seeds
• 125g/4 ½ oz porridge oats
• 40g /1 ½ oz raisins
• 20g/ ¾ oz pecans, very finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 20g/ ¾ oz Rice Krispies

Method

1. Put the dates in a saucepan with 100ml / 4 fl oz boiling water. Cover with a lid, bring to the boil and simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from the heat and set aside for 5 minutes
2. Transfer the soaked date mixture to a blender or food processor and blitz until smooth (or blend in a bowl using a stick blender)
3. Place the peanut butter and date mixture in a saucepan and melt over a low heat until smooth. Remove from the heat and add the remaining ingredients to the pan
4. Mix well, then shape into 30 equal-sized little balls. Place the balls on a plate and chill for 1 hour before eating
5. The balls will keep in the fridge, stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days