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<div class="editor-content"><p style="line-height: 1.38"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">Join me in the FWFG kitchen as we learn to make one of my favorite feel good treats with one of my favorite people. I’ve asked my dear friend Michelle to come in and teach us how to make this fun treat to boost energy and morale! To me, it’s like a healthy Reese's peanut butter cup! Perfect as a pick-me-up snack, or to share with your family and friends.</span></p><br><p style="line-height: 1.38"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">Sweets for the sweet. </span></p><p style="line-height: 1.38"></p><p style="line-height: 1.38"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">Enjoy! </span></p><p style="line-height: 1.38"></p><p style="line-height: 1.38"><em><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">Michelle’s Balls, A Feel Good Treat, Recipe: </span></em></p><br><p style="line-height: 1.2"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">1 cup of nut butter (peanut, almond or cashew butter works great!)</span></p><p style="line-height: 1.2"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">4 tablespoons flax meal (can sub almond meal)</span></p><p style="line-height: 1.2"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">2 tablespoons chia seeds</span></p><p style="line-height: 1.2"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">2 tablespoons honey (can sub maple syrup)</span></p><p style="line-height: 1.2"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">1 cup dark chocolate chips</span></p><p style="line-height: 1.2"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">1 tablespoon coconut oil</span></p><br><p style="line-height: 1.2"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">Mix the first 4 ingredients together in a medium bowl. It should start to form a ball. If it’s too soft, add more flax meal. If it’s too dry, add more honey. Pop the bowl in the refrigerator while you melt the chocolate.</span></p><br><p style="line-height: 1.2"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">Add the coconut oil to the chocolate in a double boiler or a microwave safe bowl. Melt together, stirring frequently, until fully melted.</span></p><br><p style="line-height: 1.2"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">Form the refrigerated mixture into balls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter and dip into the chocolate. Place them on a silicon mat or parchment lined cutting board. Once all the balls are made, place them back into the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to chill.<br></span></p></div>