World Vegan Day

Vegan snacks that are a great option whilst training. Enjoy.

Cranberry and quinoa energy balls (gluten-free)

Ingredients

1 cup (120g) dried cranberries

1 cup (150g) dried raisins

1 tsp ground vanilla beans

1 1/2 cups puffed quinoa

1 tbsp coconut oil, as required

Method

Blitz cranberries, raisins and vanilla beans in a food processor until mixture starts to come together (some chunks are okay!).

Place cranberry mixture in a medium sized bowl and add quinoa and coconut oil as needed.

Roll mixture into approximately 15 balls.

Refrigerate or enjoy immediately!

Oat and Raisin Cookies

Ingredients

1 cup (90g) gluten-free oats

1 cup (150g) golden raisins

1 cup (93g) shredded coconut

2 bananas, mashed

1/2 cup (125ml) coconut milk

Method

Preheat oven to 170 degrees Celsius and line a baking tray.

Combine all ingredients in a medium sized bowl.

Using your hands, form balls and place them on the prepared tray (the mixture will be running, so be careful).

Bake in oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cookies are brown and firm to the touch.

Leave to cool and enjoy!

Recipes and images by Lancey Morris of sweetlancey.com via Vegan SOCIETY.COM