Quick and easy walnut flax energy bites. These little walnut bites are a good source of plant-based omega-3 and fiber. Keep them in the freezer for a quick nutritious snack!
Course Snack
Cuisine gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 15 minutesminutes
Servings 8
Ingredients
1cupMedjool dates,pitted
1cuprolled oats
1cupwalnuts
1/4cupflax seeds,ground
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1/2teaspooncinnamon,ground
Pinch of salt
Vegan dark chocolate, melted (for drizzling)
Water,if needed
Instructions
Add the dates, oats, walnuts, flax, vanilla cinnamon and salt to a food processor. Process until the mixture sticks together when pressed. Add water if needed to help the bites hold together, 1 teaspoon at a time. Don't add too much!
Form the dough into 8 balls, using the palm of your hands. Drizzle each bite with chocolate if desired.
Store the bites in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
You can substitute the walnuts for other nuts, such as cashews, pecans or almonds. It will change the flavor of the bites slightly.Feel free to use either rolled oats or quick oats.If your dates are dry, you might need to add water at the end to help the bites hold together. You might not need to add water if your dates are soft.