Name: Vegan Energy Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp freshly ground flaxseeds; 1 8 oz package of dates; ½ cup almond butter or paste; ¼ cup maple syrup; ¼ cup pumpkin seeds; ¼ cup sunflower seeds; ¼ cup chopped pistachios; ¼ cup chopped walnuts; 1 Tbsp lemon juice; Coconut flakes to sprinkle

By Galit Goldfarb, MS

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When you need some energy during the day, here is a great nutritious snack to pick you up quickly. Great for both adults and children.

Prep: 15 mins Yield: 6 servings

Gluten Free Raw Soy Free

Ingredients

3 Tbsp freshly ground flaxseeds
1 8 oz package of dates
½ cup almond butter or paste
¼ cup maple syrup
¼ cup pumpkin seeds
¼ cup sunflower seeds
¼ cup chopped pistachios
¼ cup chopped walnuts
1 Tbsp lemon juice
Coconut flakes to sprinkle

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, mix ground flaxseeds with 3 Tbsp water and allow to stand.
2. Deseed the dates and chop roughly. Place on the side.
3. In a pan, mix almond butter with the maple syrup. Add the dates.
4. Cook until the mixture becomes mushy. Remove from heat.
5. Add the flaxseed mixture to the pan and stir quickly.
6. Add the seeds, chopped walnuts, pistachios and lemon juice to the pan. Mix together.
7. Move the mixture from the pan to a sheet of baking paper. Create a roll the size of a sushi roll. You can use a sushi roller for this.
8. Once rolled, sprinkle some coconut flakes on top and place in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
9. When the roll is hard, slice it into pieces and serve as a snack.