Looking for some after-school snack ideas for the new year? Check out these no bake energy bites that contain a good balance of complex carbs, good fats and filling protein.
Chef Claudette’s Energy bites
Yield: 24 servings
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups cashews
2/3 cup coconut, unsweetened
1 ½ cup dates (Barhi if possible)
2 tablespoons flax seed, ground
3 tablespoons Whole Milk
2 tablespoons strawberry purée
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation Method:
1) Add cashews in food processor and blend until well ground, add flax and coconut
2) Add dates, strawberry purée and milk and mix well, add vanilla
3) Scoop with Tablespoon for even sized bites and roll in ground coconut/ flax mix to ensure they don’t stick to themselves
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