Energy Logs
Easy delicious snacks that are great for kids. Thanks to Jacqi Deighan for this recipe. Jacqi is a children’s food educator and owner of Natural Kitchen Strategies, a business that aims to get children rediscovering the tastes of good food.
- 1 c Whole Almonds
- 1⁄2 c Other Nuts (hazelnuts, cashews, macadamias, etc)
- 1⁄2 c sesame seeds
- 1⁄2 c Sunflower Seeds
- 1⁄2 c Pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- 1⁄2 c Dried Apricots
- 1⁄2 c Sultanas
- 1⁄2 c other dried fruit- apple, prune, figs etc
- 3 dates, chopped
- llittle soymilk, fruit juice or water
- coconut for coating
Place almonds and other nuts in food processor and process. Add seeds and dried fruit. Process until the mixture starts to form a ball. Add milk, fruit juice or water as needed, but ensure the mixture stays firm. Scoop out spoonfuls and shape into small logs. Roll in coconut. Keep refrigerated.
Add cocoa or carob powder and a few drops of vanilla essence. For a richer flavour roll in cocoa or carob powder instead of coconut.