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peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers a healthier fat profile, while sunflower seed butter is often more affordable.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor, while agave syrup is usually less expensive.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Almonds provide similar nutrition with less fat, and pecans can be a more affordable option.

coconut flakes

🥗Healthier: unsweetened coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: shredded coconut

Unsweetened coconut reduces sugar content, while shredded coconut is often cheaper.

Introduce the recipe for no-bake energy balls with Girl Scout Marisa.

List sticky ingredients: craisins, raisins, chopped dates.

List dry ingredients: oats, coconut, almonds, sesame seeds, chocolate chips.

Encourage customization of ingredients based on personal preference.

Start with sticky ingredients: add raisins, craisins, and chopped dates into the food processor.

Add dry ingredients: add almonds, coconut, and sesame seeds into the food processor.

Emphasize the ratio of sticky to dry ingredients (1 part sticky to 2 parts dry).

Process the mixture in the food processor, checking consistency.

If the mixture is too dry, add more raisins to help it hold together.

Continue processing until the mixture sticks together properly.

Remove the blade from the food processor.

Use a scoop to portion out the mixture and roll it into balls.

Optionally roll the energy balls in coconut or sliced almonds for decoration.

Store energy balls in an airtight container in the freezer for up to a week.

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