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Nut and Dried Fruit Energy Bites

These energy bites are packed with flavors and nutrients, perfect for a snack or dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dried Fruits
  • 3.5 ounces dates, pitted about 100 grams
  • 2.5 ounces plums, pitted about 70 grams
  • 1.6 ounces dried cranberries about 45 grams
  • 1.8 ounces raisins about 50 grams
  • 2.8 ounces dried apricots, chopped about 80 grams
Nuts and Seeds
  • 1.8 ounces pumpkin seeds about 50 grams
  • 2.5 ounces walnuts, chopped about 70 grams
  • 2.6 ounces almonds, lightly toasted about 75 grams
  • 1.2 ounces sesame seeds, for coating about 35 grams
Other Ingredients
  • 0.7 ounces oat flakes about 20 grams

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Soak the dried fruits (dates, plums, cranberries, raisins, and apricots) in water for about 20 minutes.
  2. Chop the walnuts and toast the almonds and sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat.
Combining Ingredients
  1. In a deep plate, mix the toasted walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds, oat flakes, and the chopped soaked apricots, cranberries, and raisins.
  2. Blend the soaked plums and dates into a smooth paste using a blender.
  3. Combine the blended fruit paste with the nut and seed mixture and mix well.
Forming Bites
  1. Form the mixture into a sausage-like roll and roll it in sesame seeds.
  2. Chill in the freezer for about 2 hours.
  3. Once frozen, slice the log into bite-sized portions.

Notes

Store these energy bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze them for longer storage. Feel free to swap out nuts or dried fruits based on your preference.