Nut & Seed Energy Bites

Name: Nut & Seed Energy Bites
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Serves 18
Ingredients: 5 dates; 60g dried cherries; 60g quinoa; 60g almonds; 60g pistachios; 2 tbsp. flax seeds; 2 tbsp. coconut oil; 120g cacao nibs (optional)

These are a great snack to beat the afternoon slump. Each bite gives you the protein and carbohydrate needed to aid recovery of the muscles and replenish vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that are lost by the body during exercise or a busy day shopping.

16 - 30 Minutes
Easy
Serves 18

Ingredients

5 dates
60g dried cherries
60g quinoa
60g almonds
60g pistachios
2 tbsp. flax seeds
2 tbsp. coconut oil
120g cacao nibs (optional)

How to make Nut & Seed Energy Bites

Place everything except the cacao nibs (if using these) into a blender and pulse a few times to make a rough sticky mixture
Remove the mix from the blender and divide into 18 evenly sized balls
Take an ice cube tray and press each ball into the mould and place in the freezer for 30 minutes
If using cacao nibs, melt these in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water
Remove the tray from the freezer and top each cube with a teaspoon of the melted cacao. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes until the cacao has set
Remove from the fridge and serve