Walnut Blueberry Energy Bites
Description
These walnut energy bites are portable, delicious bite-sized snacks!
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups rolled oats
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1 cup California walnuts
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1/2 cup tahini
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1/2 cup dried blueberries
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3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
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1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
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1 teaspoon coconut oil
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2 tablespoons each: chopped walnuts & freeze dried blueberries (topping)
PREPARATION
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Place oats, walnuts, tahini, dried blueberries, maple syrup, vanilla extract and salt in a food processor. Pulse for 45 to 90 seconds, scraping the sides down several times as needed.
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Transfer to a bowl and roll into 24 equal balls (about tablespoon). Place close together on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.
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Microwave chocolate chips and coconut oil on 50% power in a small bowl for about 1 minute, stirring once or twice. Drizzle over energy bites and sprinkle with chopped walnuts and freeze dried blueberries.
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Store in a covered container in the freezer for up to 2 months, or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 190 cal
- Total Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 5.283 g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 3.149 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3 g
- Total Sugars: 9 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Vitamin D: 0 (0%DV) mcg
- Calcium: 60 (4%DV) mg
- Iron: 2 (10%DV) mg
- Potassium: 150 (4%DV) mg