Aptly named, energy balls are a bite-size snack that can help fill you up and keep you energized throughout the day. The oats are a source of energy-fueling complex carbohydrates<\/a>, which are further ignited by the dried blueberries and figs. The protein and healthy fats in the almond and sunflower seed butter, chia seeds and pecans help slow the digestion of the carbohydrates, providing a steady flow of energy.<\/p>"
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"name": "Can I make this recipe without a food processor?",
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"@type": "Answer",
"text": " The food processor<\/a> is a time-saver. However, you can still make a batch of energy balls without one. To pulverize the fruit, you can use a food masher, mortar and pestle or rolling pin, or use a knife and mince everything as fine as possible. For the nuts, use a mortar and pestle, food mill, grinder<\/a> or food chopper<\/a>, or chop the nuts up with a knife as finely as you can. Another option is to put the nuts in a plastic bag and crush them with a meat mallet or heavy skillet.<\/p>"
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