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Healthy Walnut & Plum Energy Bites

Healthy Walnut & Prunes Energy Bites: Perfect Back-to-School Snack

Create delicious, no added sugar energy bites with roasted walnuts, sweet prunes, Medjool dates, and a hint of cinnamon. This easy-to-make snack is packed with natural sweetness and healthy fats, perfect for a midday energy boost or a school lunchbox treat. These walnut and prune bites are a guilt-free indulgence that's both nutritious and satisfying.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course afternoon treats, desserts, energy bites, healthy snacks, snacks
Cuisine healthy snack, plant-based, vegan, whole foods
Servings 15
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Food processor

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g Walnuts
  • 200 g Prunes
  • 2 teaspoon Cinnamon powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt

Instructions
 

Roast the Walnuts

  • Preheat your oven: Set the oven to 175°C (350°F).
  • Spread 200g of walnuts evenly on a baking tray. Make sure they are in a single layer for even roasting.
  • Place the tray in the oven and roast for 10 minutes, turning and mixing the walnuts halfway through to ensure they roast evenly. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning. The walnuts should be golden brown and fragrant.
  • Cool the walnuts: Remove the tray from the oven and allow the walnuts to cool completely before using them in the recipe.

Mix the Ingredients

  • Add the prunes, dates, cinnamon, and salt to the food processor. Blend until the mixture becomes a smooth, creamy paste.
  • Next, mix the roasted walnuts in the food processor until the mixture becomes a thick, sticky paste.

Form the Energy Bites

  • Scoop the paste into silicone molds, pressing it down firmly. These molds create perfectly sized snacks, ideal for lunch boxes and kids' snacks.
  • Place the molds in the freezer to set. Once firm, remove the bites from the molds and enjoy, or store them in the freezer for a convenient, grab-and-go snack.

Notes

Storage: Store the energy bites in an airtight container in the freezer. They can be enjoyed directly from the freezer or allowed to soften slightly at room temperature for a chewier texture.
Portion Control: The silicone molds help create uniform snack portions, which are perfect for packing in lunch boxes or enjoying as a quick, healthy snack.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 40mgPotassium: 158mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 108IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
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