You may not be baking savvy, so just show off your balls. They are easy-to-make, lower on the glycemic index, and can be made in a relatively healthy way.

The basic idea is that you mix yummy ingredients together, then roll them into balls.

1. Ball morter: tahini, almond butter, cashew butter, coconut butter
2. Ball glue: agave syrup, honey, maple syrup
3. Ball bulk: coconut, spirulina, chocolate chips, carob chips or powder, protein powder, dried fruit, seeds, and nuts

The exact ratio of these ingredients depend on how sticky you want your balls to be.

Tahini, Coconut and Honey Balls

• 1 c. tahini
• 1/2 c. honey
• 2 - 3 c. shredded coconut

Basically, you mix everything together, leaving some coconut reserved to dust your balls with at the end.
Protein Balls

• 1 c. almond butter
• 1/3 c. rice/hemp protein powder
• 1/4 c. agave syrup
• 1/3 c. shredded coconut
• 1/2 c. chopped almonds
• 1/4 c. spirulina

I like the idea of taking these higher calorie treats on camping trips or hiking, instead of a luna bar or other snack bar.  Not only are they less expensive and healthier, but more tasty, too.

Spirulina is a high-protein super food they use in many green drinks.  Basically, it’s a type of bacteria full of nutrients including essential fatty acids, an array of vitamins and minerals, and free radical scavenging  bioflavenoids.   Clinical studies on spirulina support its use for anemia, stroke recovery, age-related memory decline, and hay fever.

Chlorella and Blue-green algae can also be used for your balls.  They have similar benefits as spirulina, in addition to the ability to remove mercury from your body.  Yeah, green balls!