{"id":6445,"date":"2024-11-15T21:08:45","date_gmt":"2024-11-15T21:08:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/?p=6445"},"modified":"2024-11-15T21:08:46","modified_gmt":"2024-11-15T21:08:46","slug":"baked-oat-and-fruit-energy-balls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/?p=6445","title":{"rendered":"Baked Oat and Fruit Energy Balls"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1 cup<\/strong>\u00a0rolled oats (100g)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>10g<\/strong>\u00a0raisins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>25g<\/strong>\u00a0cranberries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>40g<\/strong>\u00a0nuts (chopped)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1 tablespoon<\/strong>\u00a0sesame seeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1 teaspoon<\/strong>\u00a0baking powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1 banana<\/strong>\u00a0(mashed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>100g<\/strong>\u00a0yogurt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Water<\/strong>\u00a0(as needed to reach the right consistency)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coconut flakes<\/strong>\u00a0(for rolling the balls)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Directions:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Preheat the oven:<\/strong>\u00a0Preheat the oven to 180\u00b0C (350\u00b0F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mix the dry ingredients:<\/strong>\u00a0In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, raisins, cranberries, chopped nuts, sesame seeds, and baking powder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prepare the wet ingredients:<\/strong>\u00a0In a separate bowl, mash the banana and mix in the yogurt. Add this to the dry ingredients and stir to combine. If the mixture is too dry, add a small amount of water until you reach a sticky but formable consistency.\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Shape the mixture into balls:<\/strong>\u00a0Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls (about the size of a golf ball). Roll each ball in coconut flakes to coat the outside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bake:<\/strong>\u00a0Place the balls on the lined baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until they are golden brown and firm to the touch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cool and serve:<\/strong>\u00a0Let the balls cool slightly before serving. Enjoy as a healthy snack or breakfast treat!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Serving Suggestions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cooking Tips:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/notycheese.com\/malai-chicken-bread-pockets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Nutritional Benefits:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>High in Fiber:<\/strong>\u00a0Thanks to the oats, raisins, and cranberries, these energy balls support healthy digestion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rich in Healthy Fats:<\/strong>\u00a0Nuts and sesame seeds provide essential fatty acids that are beneficial for heart health.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Natural Sweetness:<\/strong>\u00a0The banana and dried fruits naturally sweeten the recipe, avoiding the need for added sugars.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Protein Boost:<\/strong>\u00a0The yogurt adds a source of protein, making these energy balls a balanced snack.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dietary Information:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Vegetarian<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Can be made dairy-free<\/strong>\u00a0by using plant-based yogurt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Gluten-Free<\/strong>\u00a0(if using certified gluten-free oats)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Storage:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Refrigerate for up to a week.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Freeze for up to 3 months. To enjoy, thaw and reheat in the oven for a few minutes to bring back the crisp texture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ingredients: Directions: Serving Suggestions Cooking Tips: Nutritional Benefits: Dietary Information: Storage:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6446,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6445","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipe"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6445","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=6445"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6445\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6447,"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6445\/revisions\/6447"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/6446"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=6445"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=6445"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=6445"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}