Vegan Bites: Energy Bites( Bliss Balls)

 

Energy Bites (or Bliss Balls) are a fantastic snack in a tiny pack. It's a great way to combine some serious fats, proteins and carbs into a quick bite.

There is no true formula, but most include:

~something chunky (nuts/seeds)

~something crunchy (cacao nibs, rice krispies)

~something sticky (dates/nut butter)

~something sweet (dates/maple syrup/molasses)

~extra flavour and nutrients (cacao, chocolate chunks, coconut, oats)

It's best to blend your dry ingredients first, to get them to the preferred consistency (rough chop or fine powder) before adding your sticky bits to hold them altogether. If you like a little crunch, fold these items in at the end. If you want to dress them up for a special occasion, you can dip in chocolate and coat with chopped nuts or nibs.

There are thousands of combinations and we're always attempting new flavours, but these are the weeks favourite:

Gingerbread Bites

~1/2c cashews

~3/4c oats

~heaping teaspoon each cinnamon, ginger

~pinch nutmeg, cloves

Blend into powder. Add...

~2c dates

Roll into orbs and dust in cinnamon.

Chocolate Fudge Bites

~1c macadamia/brazil nuts

~1c coconut

~1T cacao

~pinch salt

Blend into powder. Add...

~1/2c + dates

~2T maple syrup

Fold in..

~2T cacao nibs

Roll into orbs and dust in cacao powder