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Walnut and Fruit Energy Bites

This snack is loaded with crunchy walnuts, dates and dried cranberries, making them a perfect before workout snack. The cereal adds a nice crispy texture to these already delicious treats.

Featuring California Walnuts

Ingredients

120 g	California walnuts, lightly toasted
150 g	pitted dates
50 g	dried cranberries
25 g	unsweetened flaked coconut, plus additional for coating if desired
2 tbsp	ground flax seeds
90 g	honey
1 tsp	vanilla extract
40 g	brown or traditional crispy rice cereal

Step 1
Place walnuts, dates, cranberries, coconut and flax seeds in a food processor. Process until coarsely chopped.
Step 2
Add honey and vanilla and pulse until ingredients are fairly finely chopped.
Step 3
Transfer to a medium bowl and add cereal. Mix with your hands until it’s fully incorporated.
Step 4
Roll into 14 equal balls, pressing firmly when shaping. Roll all or half in additional coconut, if desired.

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