Vegan Lemon Blueberry Energy Bites (Print Version)

Zesty no-bake bites with oats, nuts, dates, lemon and blueberries. Ready in 15 minutes.

# Components:

→ 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 10-12 pieces

→ Flavorings

05 - 1 tablespoon lemon zest
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
07 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Add-Ins

08 - 1/2 cup unsweetened dried blueberries
09 - Pinch of sea salt

# Directions:

01 - In a food processor, pulse oats, cashews, and almonds until finely ground with uniform texture.
02 - Add dates, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and sea salt to the processor. Process until mixture begins to clump and holds together when pinched.
03 - Add dried blueberries and pulse several times until combined, maintaining some larger pieces for textural contrast.
04 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of mixture and roll between your palms into compact spheres.
05 - Transfer formed bites to a refrigerator and chill for minimum 30 minutes to set texture and enhance flavor integration.
06 - Place cooled bites in an airtight container. Refrigerate up to 7 days or freeze up to 2 months.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick Prep: Takes only 15 minutes from start to finish with no cooking required.
  • Naturally Sweetened: Relies on fruit and dates rather than refined sugars.
  • Dietary Friendly: Naturally vegan, dairy-free, and easily made gluten-free.
  • Portable: The perfect bite-sized snack for on-the-go lifestyles.
02 -
  • Soft Dates: If your dates are a bit firm, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes then drain well before adding to the processor.
  • Zesting: Use a microplane to get fine zest, ensuring you only take the yellow part of the skin to avoid bitterness.
  • Uniformity: Use a small cookie scoop to ensure all energy bites are the same size for even portions.
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