Almond Spice Bites
Updated Jul. 27th, 2017
It’s never been so easy to get all the nutrients you need in one bite! These delicious, and healthy almond spice bites are filled with nuts, dried fruits and ground flax – so you can get enough fiber to take you through the day. Enjoy one as a snack pre or post workout, or grab one to eat in the car as your rushing to pick up the kids from school. With no added sugars, they’re everything your body needs in one small snack.
- Gluten Free
- Dairy Free
- Sugar Free
- Vegetarian
Ingredients:
| 1 cup raw almonds | 12 dried apricots | 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger |
| 20 medjool dates, pitted | 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut | 1/8 teaspoon all spice |
| 1/2 cup ground flax | 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon | |
| 1/2 cup raisins | 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg |
Directions
- Using a food processor or blender, pulse your almonds until roughly chopped.
- Next, add in all remaining ingredients and pulse until well combined. Tip: You’ll know your mixture is ready when it can easily stick together.
- Using your hands, take a small portion of the mixture and roll it into a bite-sized ball. Place in an airtight container and store in the fridge. It’s that simple!
Make It This Way
Get creative with this recipe! Swap out any of the dried fruits for your favourites, or try using pecans or walnuts instead of almonds.
Try adding some superfood goodness to your healthy bites, such as chia seeds or goji berries!
Try This
If you prefer to get a little more protein, try adding a tablespoon of your favourite nut butter to the mix, and even toss in some carob nibs for an added chocolate surprise!
The perfect post workout snack! I was equally shocked and impressed when I found out that this recipe required minimal effort for what it is worth - which is a tasty snack or post workout snack (even can be used as a pre workout snack!) that is jam packed with nutrients, fibers, and vitamins! I was so surprised to find out that this recipe does not require any sort of baking, just simply putting it in the freezer which makes it an easy and convenient snack to make on the go!
Hello,
This is a great snack for pre/post workout or on the go! Like you said, they're packed with nutrients and are tasty too! The spice also makes them a good treat to bring to winter functions!
Enjoy!