4 Lighter Sweet Snacks

Oatmeal Raisin Energy Balls

Ingredients
for 12 balls

½ cup almond flour
1 ½ cups pitted date, chopped
1 cup raisin
⅓ cup almond butter
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup rolled oat

Preparation

1. Place almond flour and dates in a food processor and pulse until sticky.
2. Add the raisins, almond butter, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt, and pulse until a sticky dough forms.
3. Add 1 tablespoon of water if batter seems too dry.
4. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the rolled oats.
5. Roll the mixture into tablespoon-sized balls and let sit at room temperature for 2-4 hours.
6. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
7. Enjoy!

Peanut Butter Blueberry Frozen Yogurt Bites

Ingredients
for 6 frozen yogurt bites

1 cup plain greek yogurt, nonfat
1 teaspoon honey
¼ cup peanut butter, plus 2 tablespoons
¼ cup blueberry

Preparation

1. In a bowl, add the Greek yogurt and honey and stir to combine.
2. Transfer 3 tablespoons of the mixture into 6 lined muffin tins.
3. Microwave the peanut butter for 15 seconds. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the softened peanut butter over each yogurt cup.
4. Sprinkle blueberries over the yogurt cups.
5. Freeze until solid, about 2 hours.
6. Enjoy!

Frozen Yogurt-covered Strawberries

Ingredients
for 4 servings

¾ cup plain greek yogurt, nonfat
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon water
12 strawberries, large
½ cup almond, roasted, unsalted, chopped

Preparation

1. Combine Greek yogurt, honey, and water in a small bowl and stir to combine.
2. Dip the strawberries into the yogurt mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.
3. Dip the yogurt-covered strawberries in the chopped almonds, and place on a parchment paper-lined sheet tray.
4. Freeze for 2 hours.
5. Enjoy!
   
   Baked Cinnamon Apple Chips

Ingredients
for 1 serving

1 golden delicious apple, thinly sliced
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch salt

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 250˚F (120˚C).
2. Place apple slices on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with cinnamon and salt.
3. Bake for 40 minutes, until the apples are slightly browned.
4. Cool completely before serving.
5. Enjoy!