Sesame Bites

Name: Sesame Bites
Yield: 15 servings
Ingredients: 1 Cup Oats, rolled, gluten-free; 3/4 Cup Sesame Seeds; 1/2 Cup Flax Seeds; 1 Cup Almonds; 1/2 Cup Dates, pitted; 3 Tablespoons Maple Syrup; 1 Cup Peanut Butter, creamy, unsalted; 1 Teaspoon Cardamom, green, ground; 1/4 Cup Sesame Seeds

Need an energy-boosting snack? These nutrient-packed sesame bites have you covered! Made with oats, sesame seeds, flax seeds, almonds, dates, and more, these bites pack a punch of minerals, protein, and heart-healthy fats!

Ingredients

1 cup Oats, rolled, gluten-free
³/₄ cup Sesame Seeds – white
¹/₂ cup Flax Seeds
1 cup Almonds – pulsed
¹/₂ cup Dates, pitted
3 tbsp Maple Syrup
1 cup Peanut Butter, creamy, unsalted
1 tsp Cardamom, green, ground – or pure vanilla powder
¹/₄ cup Sesame Seeds – black and white, for rolling outside

Directions

Pulse oats, ¾ cup of white sesame seeds, and flax seeds to a coarse powder and set aside.

Pulse almonds and dates to desired consistency and set aside.

In a medium bowl, add all ingredients, except for the 1/4 cup of sesame seeds, and mix to combine.

Roll into bite-sized balls, roughly 1-inch in diameter.

On a separate plate, sprinkle remaining ¼ cup of sesame seeds and roll each bite to cover the outside.

Place bites on a baking tray or pan and chill in the fridge for 1 hour.

Transfer to an airtight container once hardened.

Enjoy!

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Nutritional information

Recipe: Sesame Bites

Serving in this recipe: 15

Calories: 281
Total Fat: 20.3 g	31.2%
Saturated Fat: 3 g	14.8%
Cholesterol: 0 mg	0%
Sodium: 6.5 mg	0.3%
Total Carbs: 20 g	6.7%
Dietary Fiber: 5.5 g	22.1%
Sugar: 8.2 g
Protein: 8.9 g	17.9%
Vitamin A: 0%	Vitamin C: 0.1%
Calcium: 14.8%	Iron: 14.5%