Between the warm weather and school letting out, summer is the perfect time to have some fun and make new memories. Whether you’re the sandcastle-building type or prefer staying at home to play in the backyard – one thing’s for sure – you’ll need some fun snacks on hand!
Fueling your summer with delicious, better-for-you snacks is easy when you keep a few staples on hand, including nutritious walnuts. They’re a versatile ingredient you can store in the fridge or freezer and use to prep a wide range of tasty snacks, including these colorful and delicious Walnut Birthday Cake Bites!
With ingredients like homemade walnut butter, vanilla extract and pure maple syrup, these bites are an explosion of natural flavors. Here’s how to make them.
Walnut Birthday Cake Bites
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup California walnut butter
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup California walnuts
- 6 tbsp ground flaxseed, plus more if needed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sprinkles, plus more for rolling
Instructions
- Place walnut butter, maple syrup and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. Mix with a rubber scraper to combine.
- Place walnuts in a small blender or food processor. Pulse until a fine meal is formed to make walnut flour. Add to the bowl along with flaxseed and salt; stir until well mixed and dough begins to form. Fold in sprinkles.
- Use a tablespoon-sized scoop to portion dough into 18 pieces. Roll each portion gently into balls with hands and roll each ball in additional sprinkles.
- Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and place in the freezer for 30 minutes to set.
- Once set, transfer to an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Enjoy straight from the freezer or leave out at room temperature for about 10 minutes to soften a bit before eating.
Enjoy your homemade Cake Bites, whether it’s for a birthday, another celebration or just because. For more simple and delicious snack ideas for summer, like Walnut Browned Butter Rice Cereal Treats or frozen Chocolate and Walnut Covered Banana Pops, visit our Simple Snacks recipe collection.
