New discoveries…
New legs to walk on, and walk she does. At ten months and four days she said, whoooshka! Lets go, lets get busy…and hasn’t looked back.
New magnifying glasses for the boys, show little critters can become big critters at the right angle. There are a lot of new little things to discover.
Holiday time and park mornings are spent exploring. It can be hard work and they need lots of healthy energy giving snacks.
I’ve posted these balls before (here) but have changed around the ingredients a little. My new discovery of the deliciousness of dark agave nectar, was a lovely surprise. I would use it sparingly due to the food miles on it, but it is a wonderful alternative to sugar or honey.
These ingredients are just a rough guide, use whatever you have on hand and like to add to the mix.
Chocolate Agave Energy Balls
cityhippyfarmgirl 
Agave is wonderful, isn’t it? I use it often for Peder. And look at her go …. What darling children. 🙂
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I like it Misky, I really do. There was a moment when I considered drinking it straight from the bottle but I stopped myself and dignity is still in check.
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WOW – 10 months already – growing like a bean!!! Have a Great One:)
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yep, that’s my bean.
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So many fun discoveries for you all 🙂 Looks like such a great holiday adventure!
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I think it may be a little sad when school goes back…for me not them, they are keen to go!
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I love the photo of your daughter running on the grass. Walking at 10 months is very early – only one of mine, my third too, did that but my sister’s children were almost two before they walked! The balls would be tasty and so very good for you xx
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It’s funny to think how different little ones can be isn’t it. I’ve got friends kids that were closer to two as well. Funny little imps 🙂
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Perfect! Already thinking about nut-free play-lunch treats as my boys are back at school soon. Have bookmarked these – they look delicious. Walking at 10 months – go girl!
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Yep, they will be in school lunches here too. Nut free, healthy and still happy to eat them…thank goodness!
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I see one of the Monkeys has a tatt! 😉
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a proud dinosaur…makes ’em look tough.
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Oh my goodness , shes off. Thats amazing!. I see that you are having great times during the holidays. Hope there are not too many burnt to a crisp bugs
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shhh, I haven’t told them that can happen yet.
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So sweet- your children are so beautiful, Brydie. And I’m sure that her walking keeps YOU running!
Love the Sherlock Holmes look of your little monkey- discovering the world around us is really a joy and a mystery!
The energy balls look very good- my dil makes them with peanut butter for her little ones- and they are a favorite treat.
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She does keep me busy Heidi, although she keeps herself even busier! She found a squirming grub the other day and was half a second away from sampling it for lunch. Eww.
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I’m stunned to see your baby walking already…where does the time go? Such beautiful children, and all the green grass and flowers make me long for spring here. Soon enough, I guess! I have some dark agave in the fridge and this would be a perfect way to use some…bookmarked!
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The dark is good isn’t it Betsy.
Don’t worry your spring will be here soon enough.
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Loved the post…I’m sure it takes a lot of energy while you are out discovering the wonders of the world.
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Thanks Karen, I think it does take a lot of energy. It seems a constant supply of food going in these days.
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I haven’t used dark agave but now I am intrigued. These snack balls look delicious and it sounds like your summer holidays are being spent wonderfully 🙂
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ah, my little vegan leaning friend, the dark is calling 😉 More flavour and less processed I’m led to believe.
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I was an early walker too…and talker…and it hasn’t stopped. Gorgeous photos.
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Wow, walking at 10 months! Lovely, lovely photos … so lush and green 🙂 I’d love one of those energy balls right now.
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Oh my – walking at ten months – hope your running shoes are nice and close.
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Those first steps are so much fun – reminds you just how much we take for granted! Am sure you are being kept on your toes
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Gosh walking already and look at her go too. Love the stripy trousers. Thank you for playing along with We Should Cocoa – I feel quite honoured. Having made my own energy balls for the first time recently, I am now a convert – a healthy sweet snack at last!
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Beautiful photos and a delicious sounding recipe – I’m a fan of anything sesame!
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