ย Hereโs a sweet way to sneak in some extra veggies. These energy bites are packed with deliciousness and nutrition โ without any cooking!๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ธ๐ฒ ๐๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ด๐ ๐๐ฎ๐น๐น๐
(Makes about 18)
โ 1 cup (160 grams) chopped, pitted dates
โ ยฝ cup (40 grams) rolled oats (not instant)
โ ยผ cup (30 grams) chopped walnuts
โ ยผ cup (36 grams) of either flax or chia seeds
โ 2 medium carrots, finely chopped
โ 1 tsp. vanilla extract
โ 1 tbsp. pumpkin pie spice
โ ยผ tsp. pink Himalayan salt
โ Pinch of ground pepper
โ OPTIONAL: 1-2 scoops vanilla protein powder
Place the dates, oats, walnuts, and chia seeds in a food processor. Pulse until they are combined. Add the remaining ingredients and process until everything is chopped and the texture is almost smooth.
Note: if youโre using the protein powder, you might need to add water to get the proper consistency โ just a couple of drops at a time!
Create the balls by scooping out 1 tablespoon at a time, and rolling until a ball is formed.
These will keep covered in an airtight container in the fridge for about a week, or in the freezer for 3-4 months.