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
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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
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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
1
Pulse oats, ¾ cup of white sesame seeds, and flax seeds to a coarse powder and set aside.
2
Pulse almonds and dates to desired consistency and set aside.
3
In a medium bowl, add all ingredients, except for the 1/4 cup of sesame seeds, and mix to combine.
4
Roll into bite-sized balls, roughly 1-inch in diameter.
5
On a separate plate, sprinkle remaining ¼ cup of sesame seeds and roll each bite to cover the outside.
6
Place bites on a baking tray or pan and chill in the fridge for 1 hour.
7
Transfer to an airtight container once hardened.