Not unusual for my morning to start with creating or testing a recipe for a client where I’ve made recommendations for dietary changes. Quite often with children that may mean eliminating dried fruits among other things. Children need a certain amount of protein and good fats for brain development, energy needs and for mental health just the same as adults. If your child can tolerate nuts and doesn’t suffer from constipation then I would recommend trying these Power balls. Just as good for adults too! I’ve included ground flaxseed (linseed) for an extra Omega 3 hit! These are GAPS friendly and a great source of beneficial protein and good fats

Gaps friendly and a good source of beneficial proteins and good fats for developing brains.

Peanut Butter Power Balls

Ingredients

1/2 cup almond meal

1/2 cup coconut flour

1 Tbs ground flaxseed (linseeds)

1/4 cup Natural Peanut butter

1/4 cup Natural honey (locally sourced even better)

2 Tbs coconut oil

In a small pot, warm the Peanut butter, honey and coconut oil until well combined and slightly runny.

Mix in with the dry ingredients, and mix well until the consistency of play dough.

Break off into small balls and roll well and then roll in extra coconut flour. Children love to do this part themselves. Pop into the fridge to set.

Makes approx 16 small child size balls or roll 12 larger for adults

If making for adult snack you could easily add some cacao nibs for some extra crunch and for the antioxidants and magnesium.

Lovely soft texture, just be sure to pop into fridge to set a bit first.