Good Morning Porch Pals!
Track season has started! It's time to lug the shoes, shorts, water bottles, snacks, and other equipment around in duffle bags. Martial Arts practices year-round. Often a stray belt, white cotton pants, or t-shirt finds its way to the car or laundry basket.
Boys need activity. Climbing trees, balancing on a rip-stick, riding a dirt-bike, lifting weights, these are all activities that my boys enjoy.
With all that exercise they also need fuel. I've got baked oatmeal in the oven right now just waiting for the youngest to wake up to. The aroma of apples, vanilla-flavored almond milk, and cinnamon should have him up in record speed. The oldest will need energy later today after practice. I've got delicious little power balls in the freezer. The recipe is easy and nutritious.
Almond Butter Balls
1c. almond butter
1c. almonds, finely chopped
1c. dried cherries
dash of cinnamon
pinch of salt
dash of cayenne pepper
1/4c. unsweetened cocoa powder
2tbs. honey or agave
Mix all ingredients until blended. Roll spoon-size portions into balls. Freeze.
Store in freezer. I like to store three balls in a snack-size bag, and store all the snack-size bags in a larger zip-lock. The recipe will make about 2 1/2 dz.
Our whole family loves these!
I'm so glad that I can be involved in keeping my boys full of strength and stamina. It brings me joy to see them healthy and feeling great!
Little changes like skipping soda, staying away from fast foods, and making sure that something is available for them to snack on that is healthy is so important.
Full of vigor,
Alis
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