They’re easily customizable by changing up the dried fruit and nuts.
Toasted Seneca White Corn Has Fueled Native Americans for Centuries.
These No-Bake Energy Balls Are a Modern Way to Harness Its Vitality.
Photo: Nate Lemuel
No other plant is as geographically ubiquitous as corn.
The domestication of corn throughout North America brought a steady source of food and nutrients for many people.
Before horses were introduced to North America, canoes and running were the main forms of transportation.
Nate Lemuel
This variety of long, white-colored corn was grown by each Nation in the Haudenosaunee Confederacy.
This small scoop would help sustain their energy as they traversed miles of wooded terrain.
Corn was a central part of our diets for thousands of years.
Seneca white corn no-bake energy balls were developed based on this understanding.
I remember the first time I tried the bites.
Combine oats, corn flour, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl.
Stir in peanut butter, applesauce, maple syrup, 2 tablespoons water, honey and vanilla.
Gently stir in coconut flakes, dried fruit and nuts.
With clean hands, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls, using about 1 heaping tablespoon to make each.
(If the mixture is too dry to roll, stir in 1 tablespoon water.)
Roll in more coconut, if desired.
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