No Bake Energy Bites

Energy Bites

Going hiking, need a great snack or an easy dessert? Not someone who needs to worry about caloric density (aka growing children and athletes)? Well, then these energy bites are for you! They are quick and easy to make and absolutely delicious! Actually, they are for everyone to enjoy but some of us will need to indulge in moderation.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened) or dried cherries (unsweetened)
• 2 TBSP Raw Pistachios
• 3 TBPS Almond Meal
• 1 TBSP Ground Flaxseed
• 1/3 cup Old Fashioned Oats
• 1-2 TBPS Date Syrup
• Dash of Almond Milk if needed for consistency

Preparation

• In a food processor, add the cranberries and pulse for about 10-15 seconds
• Add the pistachios and pulse for 10-15 seconds 
• Add the Oats and pulse for 10-15 seconds
• Add the Almond Meal and Ground Flaxseed and pulse for 5-10 seconds
• Add 1 Date Syrup and pulse until a dough is formed (add up to 1 more tablespoon if needed to make the proper consistency.
• Take out chunks with you hands and roll into balls of the desired size (smaller for treats and larger for more calories)
• Store in the refrigerator until ready to consume or pack up for that hike

The only problem with these is that they taste so good, you may want to eat them all. If you make 15 bites, the calories are 35 per bite so you can determine the calories per bite based on how many bites you make from a batch (yes, size does matter).

Give this recipe a try and let me know what you think or if you would like to schedule an individual nutrition or cooking class to help you jump start your healthy lifestyle!