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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 gCalifornia walnuts, lightly toasted
150 gpitted dates
50 gdried cranberries
25 gunsweetened flaked coconut, plus additional for coating if desired
2 tbspground flax seeds
90 ghoney
1 tspvanilla extract
40 gbrown or traditional crispy rice cereal

  1. Step 1

    Place walnuts, dates, cranberries, coconut and flax seeds in a food processor. Process until coarsely chopped.

  2. Step 2

    Add honey and vanilla and pulse until ingredients are fairly finely chopped.

  3. Step 3

    Transfer to a medium bowl and add cereal. Mix with your hands until it’s fully incorporated.

  4. Step 4

    Roll into 14 equal balls, pressing firmly when shaping. Roll all or half in additional coconut, if desired.

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