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Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl
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Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl
Ingredients
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3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
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1/2 cup unsweetened dried blueberries plus 2 teaspoons, divided
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1/2 cup unsalted almond butter
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4 pitted Medjool dates
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1/4 cup sliced almonds
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1/4 cup hemp seeds
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2 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
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6 tablespoons lemon juice plus 3/4 teaspoon, divided
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2 teaspoons honey
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
Directions
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Combine oats, 1/2 cup dried blueberries, almond butter, dates, almonds, hemp seeds, lemon zest, 6 tablespoons lemon juice, honey and salt in a food processor; process until a thick paste forms, 1 to 2 minutes, stopping to scrape down sides as needed.
Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl
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Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop or measuring spoon, scoop 16 rounded portions of the oat mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Using clean hands, roll each portion into a ball. Refrigerate the balls, uncovered, until cool to the touch, about 20 minutes.
Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl
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Finely chop the remaining 2 teaspoons dried blueberries. Whisk confectioners’ sugar and the remaining 3/4 teaspoon lemon juice in a small bowl until no lumps remain.
Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl
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Drizzle the lemon glaze evenly over the chilled energy balls (about 1/4 teaspoon glaze each). While the glaze is still wet, sprinkle evenly with chopped blueberries.
Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl
To make ahead
Refrigerate, covered, for up to 3 days.
Equipment
Parchment paper
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 2 energy balls
Calories 251, Fat 13g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 0mg, Carbohydrates 29g, Total Sugars 16g, Added Sugars 3g, Protein 7g, Fiber 5g, Sodium 74mg, Potassium 322mg
EatingWell.com, December 2023