CASHEW DATE ENERGY BALLS (NO-BAKE)
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup old-fashioned oats
3 tablespoons roasted, salted cashews, lightly chopped
3 tablespoons chopped dates (raisins or dried cranberries can be used instead)
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (room temperature)
1/4 cup honey
DIRECTIONS:
• In a medium bowl, combine oats, cashews, dates, ginger and salt.
• Stir to mix.
• Add peanut butter and honey; mix well to thoroughly combine.
• Cover and refrigerate 20-30 minutes until mixture is easy to handle.
• Shape into 1-inch balls. Store covered in refrigerator.
Can be frozen in a single layer in a freezer container. Thaw completely before serving.
Submitted by Suzanne Kestell