Walnut and Fruit Energy Bites
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
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1 cup California walnuts, lightly toasted
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3/4 cup pitted dates
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1/4 cup dried cranberries
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1/4 cup unsweetened flaked coconut, plus additional for coating if desired
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2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
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1/4 cup honey
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup brown or traditional crispy rice cereal
PREPARATION
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Place walnuts, dates, cranberries, coconut and flax seeds in a food processor. Process until coarsely chopped.
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Add honey and vanilla and pulse until ingredients are fairly finely chopped.
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Transfer to a medium bowl and add cereal. Mix with your hands until it’s fully incorporated.
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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