No-bake bites blending oats, cashews, almonds, Medjool dates, bright lemon, and dried blueberries for naturally energizing snacking.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup rolled oats, certified gluten-free
02 - 1/2 cup raw cashews
03 - 1/2 cup raw almonds
04 - 1 cup pitted Medjool dates, approximately 10 to 12 pieces
→ Flavorings
05 - 1 tablespoon lemon zest from 1 large lemon
06 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
07 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Add-Ins
08 - 1/2 cup unsweetened dried blueberries
09 - 1 pinch sea salt
# How to Make It:
01 - In a food processor, pulse the rolled oats, cashews, and almonds until finely ground with a breadcrumb-like consistency.
02 - Add the pitted dates, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and sea salt to the food processor. Process until the mixture begins to clump and holds together when pinched between your fingers.
03 - Add the dried blueberries and pulse a few times until incorporated, maintaining some larger blueberry pieces for textural variety.
04 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and roll between your palms into uniform balls.
05 - Place the energy bites in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to achieve optimal firmness and structure.
06 - Transfer cooled bites to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 7 days, or freeze for up to 2 months for extended storage.
