No-Bake Energy Poppers

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups regular rolled oats, toasted*
• 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted
• 1/2 cup flaxseed meal
• 1/4 cup snipped golden raisins, dried blueberries, dried cherries, or dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup sunflower kernels
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 2/3 cup almond butter
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. In a bowl stir together the first six ingredients (through chia seeds). In a another bowl stir together almond butter**, honey, orange zest (if using), and the vanilla. Add almond butter mixture to cereal mixture; stir well to combine. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls.

Tips

• To toast oats, spread oats in a 15x10-inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F 10 to 15 minutes or until toasted, stirring twice.
• Place poppers between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store in the refrigerator up to 1 week.