No-Bake Apple Butter Pecan Balls

Rich in protein, fiber, and complex carbs, these take-along treats are even healthy enough for breakfast.

Makes about 20

Ingredients

2 cups NOW Real Food® Pecans*

1 cup oat flour

¼ cup NOW Real Food® Ground Flax Seeds*

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

¼ teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons honey or NOW Real Food® Agave Nectar*

⅔ cup apple butter

1. Place pecans in a food processor and process until roughly ground.
2. Add oat flour, flaxseed, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; pulse to mix.
3. Pulse in agave nectar until finely ground and mixture holds together (be careful not to over-process or mixture will become too pasty).
4. Remove ⅓ cup and set aside.
5. Stir apple butter into remainder.
6. Roll into walnut-size balls and roll in reserved nut mixture.
7. Cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours.
8. Serve chilled.

Per Serving:
111 cal (63% fat cal)
8g total fat
1g sat fat
0mg cholesterol
2g protein
9g carbohydrates
2g fiber
29mg sodium

*NOW items available at your local health food store