Walnut and Fruit Energy Bites

By California Walnuts
Total Time
20 Mins
Serves
14
Serving Size
1 ball
Meal
Breakfast Snack
Course
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.

Prep Time
20 Mins
Cook Time
0 Mins
Total Time
20 Mins
Calories
110
Total Fat
6
Saturated Fat
1.5
Polyunsaturated Fat
3.42
Monounsaturated Fat
0.7
Cholesterol
0
Sodium
5
Carbohydrates
15
Dietary Fiber
2
Total Sugars
12
Protein
<1
Vitamin D
0
Calcium
10
Iron
1
Potassium
100

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

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