What? It’s that simple? Well, sort of. Choosing to put good fuel into your body will keep you going and help you tackle those meetings, your workout, and anything else that comes your way. A little planning will help you continue to stay on track no matter how busy, and these bites are just the thing for that! Whether I’m running to school, work or just a workout when I want something slightly sweet but also nutritionally balanced, I reach for these. They take minutes to pull together and are the perfect balance of protein, heart healthy omegas and fiber to help you feel full between meals and feel satiated! Enjoy!
Date Almond Bites
Prep Time : 1 hour | Cook time : 10 minutes
Ingredients :
1 cup oats
10 dates
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut flakes
2 tablespoons chia seeds
1/2 cup raw almonds
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions :
1. Combine oats, cinnamon, chia seeds and coconut flakes in your food processor. Pulse until oats have broken down and you get a meal that looks like this.
2. Add dates and almonds to your food processor and continue to pulse until mixture begins to come together.
3. Your mixture will begin to ball up in your food processor, when this happens, pause and scrape down the sides and continue to pulse until it resembles this.
4. When you get the mixture, dump out your food processor and roll into 1 inch size balls and store in the fridge. When you need a quick snack grab a few and take them with you. Hope you enjoy!
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