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Tahini Miso Power Balls
Miso adds a “what’s that?” flavour switch-up to these sweet-savoury energy balls that can help you get through the mid-afternoon energy slump or a spirited workout. A coating of sesame seeds lends this nourishing snack a nice crunch.
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Nutrition bonus
Tahini supplies a healthy mix of heart-benefitting mono- and polyunsaturated fats, as well as a range of essential nutrients including thiamine, phosphorus, and copper.
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Salty, earthy, and funky, miso is a versatile ingredient made from fermented soybeans. The colour of miso will predict how it will taste (and how you can use it). Lighter shades (white and yellow) are fermented for less time, have a sweeter flavour, and are what you can use for dressings, sauces, glazes, and even desserts (yes, peanut butter miso cookies are a thing). Red miso is fermented for a longer time, giving it an earthier, more intense flavour that can elevate hearty stews and braises.
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Servings
18 - 1 inch (2.5 cm) balls
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Ingredients
- 1 cup (250 mL) large-flaked old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) dried apricots
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) raisins
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) tahini
- 3 Tbsp (45 mL) honey
- 2 Tbsp (30 mL) white miso
- 1 tsp (5 mL) orange or lemon zest
- 1 tsp (5 ml) ground ginger
- 3 Tbsp (45 mL) sesame seeds, preferably a mix of black and white
Nutrition
Per serving:
- calories 66
- protein 2g
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fat
3g
- saturated fat 0g
- trans fat 0g
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carbohydrates
10g
- sugars 5g
- fibre 1g
- sodium 9mg
