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Cranberry Spice Power Balls

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Power balls, sometimes called energy balls or energy bites, are a quick way to satisfy cravings and nourish yourself during the holiday season. Start with oats, nut butter, date paste, flax seeds, and protein powder as your base. There’s plenty of options for customization: Play around with which nut butter you use, choose your favorite plant-based protein powder, even sub out a different sweetener if date paste isn’t available. 

We customized the flavor profile of this recipe by adding the wonderful holiday flavors of cranberry, orange, and ginger. These bright, energizing ingredients will boost your mood and fuel your body with essential vitamins and minerals. Orange peel is an excellent source of vitamin C, folate, and vitamin B6. (1) Like other berries, cranberries are rich in antioxidants and polyphenols, as well as fiber. (2) Visit your local health food store or search online to find dried cranberries that aren’t loaded with extra sugar. 

This recipe is a great one to make with kids -- they can help measure the ingredients, stir, and scoop! There’s no knives, heat, or special equipment involved. Package power balls in cello bags as a sweet gift for coworkers or friends. 

Cranberry Spice Power Balls Ingredients

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  • 2 cups quick-cooking oats

  • ⅔ cup nut butter of choice (pecan butter is delicious if you can find it) 

  • ½ cup unsweetened dried cranberries, roughly chopped

  • ½ cup date paste or brown rice syrup

  • ¼ cup freshly ground flax seeds

  • ¼ cup vanilla protein powder (optional)

  • Zest of one orange

  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

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Instructions

In a large bowl, stir together all ingredients. Portion mixture out with a tablespoon-sized scoop and roll portions into balls. Store power balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks.

Bridgit Danner, LAc, FDNP, is an acupuncturist turned functional health coach and has worked with thousands of clients since 2004.

She is the founder of FunctionalDetoxProducts.com and the author of The Ultimate Guide to Toxic Mold Recovery: Take Back Your Home Health & Life, available in audiobook, Kindle and paperback on Amazon.

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