Coffee & Quinoa's Energy Bites

BLUEBERRY VANILLA CASHEW ENERGY BITES

 

Author: EricaHANDS-ON TIME

5 mins

COOK TIME

30 mins

TOTAL TIME

35 mins

 

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup whole raw cashews
• 1 cup whole raw almonds
• 1/2 cup dried blueberries
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 2 Tbsp honey*
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS

1. First, roast cashews and almonds. Preheat oven to 350 and spread cashews and almonds on separate baking sheets. Roast until golden brown, about 6 minutes for the almonds and 10-12 minutes for the cashews. Time will vary greatly depending on your oven, so check and stir frequently! (Or, using pre-roasted nuts totally works. Just make sure they are not salted!)
2. Remove from oven and add to the bowl of your food processor. Process until nuts are a coarse meal. Add in blueberries, golden raisins and salt, and continue processing until fruit is finely chopped. The mixture should stick together somewhat if you pinch it between your fingers.
3. Drizzle in honey and vanilla extract and pulse several times to incorporate. The mixture should now stick together easily. If it doesn't, pulse in another tablespoon of honey. Roll into balls and place on a plate in the refrigerator to firm up.
4. Store covered in the refrigerator. Enjoy!

NOTES

Inspired by Kind.
*Substitute maple syrup for a vegan version