Energy Bites

These energy balls can be made several days in advance and stored, covered, in the refrigerator. Soy protein is available at most supermarkets and health-food stores.

1 1⁄3 cups vanilla soy protein powder
5 ounces rice milk
1 cup "old-fashioned" oatmeal (not instant or steel-cut)
½ cup sliced almonds
¼ cup creamy almond butter
2 Tablespoons canola oil
2 Tablespoon agave nectar
1 cup raisins

Directions

In a large bowl, mix the soy protein powder and milk together to form a thick paste. 

Add oatmeal and almonds to a large skillet, and toast over medium heat until the nuts start to turn golden, about five minutes. 

Remove to the bowl with the soy protein powder. 

Add the almond butter and canola oil to the skillet. 

Cook for a minute, or until the almond butter melts. 

Stir to combine with the oil. 

Scrape the almond butter mixture into the bowl with the other ingredients. 

Add the honey and raisins. 

Stir to mix well. 

The mixture will be stiff. 

Spoon the mixture into five muffin cups. 

Press the mixture into the cups with the back of a spoon. 

Refrigerate for at least two hours. 

To serve, run a knife around the edge of the cup, and lift the muffin/bar out. 

Makes five servings. This is a complete breakfast. Roughly 40% fat, 30% protein and 30% carbohydrates.

Recipe Notes
I exchanged the skim milk for rice milk and soy powder for whey powder for those who are cutting out dairy from their diet.  I exchanged almond butter for peanut butter for those with peanut allergies or intolerances. I also exchanged honey for agave nectar so that they can be vegan. :)

The original recipe was for muffins but that was a little strange.  They fell apart when you bit into them and that didn't really work for me so I changed them to bite sized balls. :)


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