My neighbor has her kids pop into my house after school, so I can keep an eye on them, and I always have a little plate of my Almond Energy Bites on deck for them to snack on.

This recipe is perfect for both adults and kids though. I also have one or two if I don’t have time to make a big breakfast, or I need a boost of energy after a workout.

Energy bites are a pretty popular health-food snack nowadays, but I love that this recipe doesn’t call for any strange or expensive ingredients. You can get them all in a baking aisle!

 

Ingredients:

1       cup raw sunflower seeds
1/2    cup raw almonds
1/4    cup maple syrup
1/3    cup dates
3       tablespoons raw cacao powder
1/2    teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon
1/4    teaspoon sea salt
1       teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Process all ingredients in a food processor until combined. Roll into small walnut-sized balls. Store in refrigerator in a tightly-covered container.

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Quick Tip: Chill your mix before rolling it into balls for a less-sticky experience!

Recipe courtesy of: The Whole Journey

Image courtesy of: Fresh Food Bites