By Leonela Connolly, Run Coach & Certified Sports Nutritionist

We’re all looking for easy and simple recipes for healthy snacks and any recipe that does not require adding heat to the house on hot summer days is always a win.

This recipe is easy and quick and provides a handy and convenient snack that everyone in the family can grab in a hurry and eat quickly. These also provide a great source of energy during a run or bike ride and with its combo of carbs and protein, can serve as a quick recovery food too. Enjoy!

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PACE (Protein Almond Coconut Energy) Balls

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings balls

Calories

Ingredients

1 cup freshly ground almond butter (or roasted almond butter)
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (plus 1/2 cup to cover balls)
3/4 cup dried unsweetened cranberries or dried tart cherries but that will change the nutrition information below)
1/2 cup raw honey
1 scopp Klean protein powder (or your favorite protein powder)

Instructions

Mix all ingredients in a bowl and stir until the consistency is similar to semi-hard cookie dough. (Mixing these ingredients will work your arm/hand!)
Scoop out about 1 tbsp of the mix and roll into a ball.
Dip the ball into a small bowl of shredded coconut until ball is covered.
Place balls in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight. Recipe makes approximately 15 PACE balls.

Notes

1 Serving = 1 PACE Ball

Nutrition Facts:
Calories 267; Carbohydrates 23g; Sugar 17g; Fiber 5g; Protein 6g; Fat 19g; Sodium 10g