Gingerbread Energy Bites

 

Makes 24

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INGREDIENTS

50g dates
50g cashews
50g walnuts 
3 scoops vanilla protein powder (60g)
20g flaxseeds 
4 tbsp oat flour 
1.5 tbsp coconut milk 
1 tbsp peanut butter 
1.5 tsp ground cinnamon 
1cm grated ginger
1 pinch grated nutmeg (1/4 tsp ground nutmeg)
40g raisins 
1 tsp vanilla essence 
1 tbsp agave syrup (optional)
30g rolled oats 

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METHOD

1. Add the dates, raisins and nuts together in a food processor and blend

2. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend to form a sticky mixture but not too oily. If it's too oily add more oat flour, alternatively if the mixture is too dry add a few drops of coconut milk

3. Shape into equally sized balls and coat with desiccated coconut and refrigerate.

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Andri Neocleous