Variations of these healthy carob-based sweets, sometimes called Bliss Balls, Power Balls, or Energy Balls, were always on the shelf by the cash register at Annie’s Health Food Store, Grand Forks, B.C. (no longer in existence). Vary the ingredients in any way you want, as long as your proportions of dry to wet allow them to hold firm without being sticky.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup carob powder
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup dry milk powder
- 3/4 cup mixed chopped walnuts, pecans, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds
- Unsweetened coconut
Combine all ingredients except coconut, adding enough nuts and seeds to form a mixture that will stick together. Add extra milk powder if necessary. Mix well and press into balls 1 inch in diameter. Roll in coconut or additional carob powder. Store in sealed jar.
Vegan version
For a vegan version, substitute the honey for agave syrup, maple syrup, or processed dates, omit the milk powder (or use finely ground rolled oats or oat flour instead), and add a bit of coconut oil or more peanut butter if the mixture needs more moisture.
