Recipes Freekeh Energy Balls Be the first to rate & review! 1 Photo Freekeh is an ancient grain from North Africa that is the perfect base for energy balls. A great power snack or breakfast on the go. Recipe by Freekehlicious Published on May 10, 2019 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 1 Prep Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 1 hrs 10 mins Total Time: 1 hrs 25 mins Servings: 20 Yield: 20 energy balls Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 ¾ cups water ¼ teaspoon salt ⅔ cup cracked freekeh 1 cup natural peanut butter ½ cup cocoa nibs ½ cup chopped goji berries 3 tablespoons coconut oil 2 tablespoons honey Directions Combine water and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add freekeh, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for about 5 minutes. Allow to cool completely, about 1 hour. Combine 2 cups cooked freekeh, peanut butter, cocoa nibs, goji berries, coconut oil, and honey in a bowl. Mix everything into a large ball, cover, and freeze for 10 minutes. Roll into small bite-sized balls using moist hands. Store in the refrigerator. Cook's Note: You can also use almond butter instead of peanut butter and chocolate chips instead of cacao nibs, or a mixture of both. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 161 Calories 11g Fat 14g Carbs 5g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 20 Calories 161 % Daily Value * Total Fat 11g 14% Saturated Fat 3g 17% Sodium 76mg 3% Total Carbohydrate 14g 5% Dietary Fiber 4g 13% Total Sugars 3g Protein 5g Calcium 8mg 1% Iron 0mg 2% Potassium 91mg 2% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved