Quinoa Trail Mix Bites

“Amazeballs” seems to have made its way into the lexicon as of late, and thanks to these little guys I finally know what it means.  Just a bit sweet, these are the perfect afternoon pick-me-up or pre-workout snack.  Best of all, they’re easy to modify based on your own preferences or what’s in your pantry!

Quinoa Trail Mix Balls (AKA Amaze-balls)
From Eat, Live, Run 

• 1 cup old fashioned or quick-cooking oats
• 1/4 cup quinoa uncooked (3/4 cup cooked)
• 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
• 1/3 cup unsalted sunflower seeds
• 1/3 cup raisins
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1 tbsp peanut butter
• 1/3 cup agave syrup

1. If you don’t have cooked quinoa on hand, cook according to package.
2. Add sunflower seeds, oats, raisins and coconut to quinoa and mix well.
3. Bring agave syrup to a simmer on the stove (this won’t take long); then stir in the vanilla extract and pour on top of nuts and seeds. Mix until well combined.
4. Let mixture cool slightly before adding the peanut butter and sea salt. Mix well with your hands so the peanut butter is evenly dispersed.
5. Using wet hands, gently roll mixture into golf ball-sized balls. Place balls on a plate and chill.

Makes 12 – 125 Calories, 20g Carbohydrates, 4g Fat, 3g Protein, 2g fiber

Johanna