Vegan Trail Mix Energy Bites
by Sigona's Home Deliveries: Aug. 18, 2020
These vegan Trail Mix Energy Bites are the perfect no-bake, healthy snack loaded with sliced almonds, shredded coconut, oats, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and Medjool dates! Medjool dates are a good source of protein, dietary fiber, magnesium, copper and potassium, and can be used in a variety of dishes due to their natural sweetness.
As the school year is about the start, these energy bites are a great addition to a lunch box or for a quick pick-me-up. This recipe makes about 14 energy bites.
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup toasted shredded coconut
- 10 pitted Medjool dates
- 1 cup rolled oats (separate into half cups)
- 2 tablespoons milk of choice (we used Oat milk)
- 1.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions:
- First, prepare the trail mix in a bowl; pumpkin seeds, sliced almonds, chia seeds, sunflower seeds, and toasted shredded coconut.
- Using a food processor, puree the dates until it forms a ball. Next, add ½ cup of rolled oats, oat milk and cinnamon to the food processor, and pulse until oats are mostly broken down.
- Transfer the dates and oats mixture to a separate bowl, then add ¾ cup of the trail mix mixture and remaining ½ cup of rolled oats.
- Using your hands, roll into 14 energy bite balls.
- Store in the refrigerator and enjoy within a few days!