Walnut and Fruit Energy Bites

Name: Walnut and Fruit Energy Bites
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 cup California walnuts, lightly toasted; 3/4 cup pitted dates; 1/4 cup dried cranberries; 1/4 cup unsweetened flaked coconut, plus additional for coating if desired; 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds; 1/4 cup honey; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup brown or traditional crispy rice cereal

Total Time

20 Mins

Serves

Serving Size

1 ball

Meal

Breakfast Snack

Description

This snack is loaded with crunchy walnuts, dates and dried cranberries, making them a perfect before workout snack. The cereal adds a nice crispy texture to these already delicious treats.

Ingredients

1 cup California walnuts, lightly toasted
3/4 cup pitted dates
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup unsweetened flaked coconut, plus additional for coating if desired
2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup brown or traditional crispy rice cereal

PREPARATION

Place walnuts, dates, cranberries, coconut and flax seeds in a food processor. Process until coarsely chopped.
Add honey and vanilla and pulse until ingredients are fairly finely chopped.
Transfer to a medium bowl and add cereal. Mix with your hands until it’s fully incorporated.
Roll into 14 equal balls, pressing firmly when shaping. Roll all or half in additional coconut, if desired.

NUTRITION

Calories: 110 cal
Total Fat: 6 g
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.7 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 5 mg
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Dietary Fiber: 2 g
Total Sugars: 12 g
Protein: <1 g
Vitamin D: 0 mcg
Calcium: 10 mg
Iron: 1 mg
Potassium: 100 mg