Walnut Blueberry Energy Bites
Total Time
45 Mins
Serves
12
Serving Size
2 energy bites
DESCRIPTION
These walnut energy bites are portable, delicious bite-sized snacks!
Total Time
Prep Time
15 Mins
Cook Time
30 Mins
Total Time
45 Mins
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
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup California walnuts
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1/2 cup dried blueberries
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons each: chopped walnuts & freeze dried blueberries (topping)
Preparation
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Store in a covered container in the freezer for up to 2 months, or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.