Rest and Recharge Walnut Tart Cherry Bites

By Jackie Topol, MS, RD (Culinary Nutrition Collaborative)
Total Time
15 Mins
Serves
9 (this recipe makes approximately 18 bites)
Serving Size
2 bites
Meal
Snack
Course
Desserts Snack

DESCRIPTION

These lightly sweet, no-bake granola bites are made with walnuts and tart cherries, ingredients that have been studied for their potential effect on sleep. Perfect for meal prep, they store well so you can keep a nourishing nighttime snack on hand.

Prep Time
5 Mins
Cook Time
10 Mins
Total Time
15 Mins
Calories
235
Total Fat
18
Saturated Fat
2
Trans Fat
0
Polyunsaturated Fat
12
Monounsaturated Fat
3
Cholesterol
0
Sodium
0
Carbohydrates
16
Dietary Fiber
2
Total Sugars
9
Added Sugars
5
Protein
5
Vitamin D
0
Calcium
34
Iron
1
Potassium
171

Ingredients

  • 2 cups California Walnuts
  • 2 tsp neutral oil (such a canola, avocado, walnut or grapeseed oil)
  • ½ tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup instant/quick cooking oats
  • ½ cup (3 oz) sweetened dried tart cherries, roughly chopped

Preparation

  1. Make the walnut butter by blending the walnuts, oil, maple syrup and vanilla extract together in a food processor.
  2. Place the walnut butter in a bowl and mix in oats and chopped dried tart cherries.
  3. Using your hands, grab about a tablespoon of the mixture and roll into balls. Refrigerate and enjoy the bites for up to 1 week.