Energy Bites 3 Ways

Recipe

Vegan & Gluten-Free

Serves 12-15

Energy bites (aka ‘bliss balls’ or ‘bliss bites’) are such versatile recipes once you understand the base ratio of about 2 cups DRY (nut or seeds etc..): 1 cup WET (dates, honey). You can start to mix and match your nuts and seeds, and you can try adding different superfoods and spices to keep things exciting! Energy bites can be used as snacks, breakfast, and even dessert, so they are very handy to have around. Not only are they simple ‘go-to’ bites, but they are loaded with nutrition and have a good punch of protein and healthy fat to keep your blood sugar levels regulated. Try these three different versions out and see which ones you like the most!

1.Nut and Date Bites

This is a simple base recipe that can be used as a starting point for more flavorful and creative bliss balls. These balls are a great protein bite and energy boost - also a great fat-fueling snack for before or after a workout!

Recipe:

1 cup almonds

1 cup walnuts

6 pitted medjool dates

1 tsp cinnamon

Preparation:

Soak whole dates in warm water for 5 minutes. Remove pits. Add all nuts and cinnamon to a food processor and process into a fine meal. Add dates and continue to process until a sticky dough forms that you can easily form with your fingers. Roll small to medium size balls and store them in an airtight container.

2. Super Seed Bites

These are delicious and highly nutritious energy bites packed with superfoods like chia, hemp, and honey and loaded up with protein and heart-healthy essential fatty acids.

Recipe:

½ cup coconut flakes

½ cup cashews

½ cup sunflower seeds

½ cup pumpkin seeds

¼ cup hemp seeds

¼ cup chia seeds

¼ cup raw honey

4 pitted medjool dates

1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp cinnamon

½ tsp sea salt

Preparation:

Soak whole dates in warm water for 5 minutes. Remove pits. Add all nuts, seeds, coconut, sea salt, and cinnamon to a food processor and process into a fine meal. Add dates, honey, and vanilla and continue to process until a sticky dough forms that you can easily form with your fingers. Roll small to medium size balls and store them in an airtight container.

3. Golden Oat Bites

These energy-sustaining bites are grounding and nourishing with oats and nuts combined as a base. The warming spices can bring comfort and offer anti-inflammatory benefits.

Recipe:

1 cup whole rolled GF oats

½ cup cashews

½ cup almonds

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp turmeric

1 tsp ginger powder

1 Tbsp ghee

6 pitted medjool dates

Preparation:

Soak whole dates in warm water for 5 minutes. Remove pits. Add all oats, nuts, and spices to a food processor and process into a fine meal. Add dates and ghee and continue to process until a sticky dough forms that you can easily form with your fingers. Roll small to medium size balls and store them in an airtight container.