Walnut Blueberry Energy Bites

By Something Nutritious - Gal Shua-Haim
Total Time
45 Mins
Serves
12
Serving Size
2 energy bites

DESCRIPTION

These walnut energy bites are portable, delicious bite-sized snacks!

Prep Time
15 Mins
Cook Time
30 Mins
Total Time
45 Mins
Calories
190
Total Fat
11
Saturated Fat
2
Polyunsaturated Fat
5.283
Monounsaturated Fat
3.149
Cholesterol
0
Sodium
25
Carbohydrates
20
Dietary Fiber
3
Total Sugars
9
Protein
4
Vitamin D
0 (0%DV)
Calcium
60 (4%DV)
Iron
2 (10%DV)
Potassium
150 (4%DV)

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Store in a covered container in the freezer for up to 2 months, or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.