Snack

Vegan Freedom Energy Balls are what I serve as free samples at races known as "Protein Poppers." The reason I named them "Freedom" is that they are free from the most common food allergens: gluten, nuts, soy, corn, dairy/casein. They are vegan and made with one of my favorite versatile protein powders (shakes, smoothies, baking), Garden of Life Raw Protein (c). They were fun to create (have your kids help you, the hand mixing is fun for kids). Some people claim they taste and look like raw cookie dough, others said they were reminiscent of PB&J. They are low on the glycemic index which makes them a safer alternative for diabetics and they contain no preservatives, additives, or colorants. They're chock full of EFAs (essential fatty acids) and vitamins. I don't however recommend eating more than one a day unless you're looking to gain weight. They are good pre- and post- workout.