Give your brain a boost with these delicious energy bites, naturally sweetened with dates and packed with healthy fats and fiber. Whether you need a quick snack or a post-lunch pick-me-up, this Blue Zones* recipe will leave you feeling energized, focused and ready to take on the day.
Ingredients
- Nine Medjool dates, pitted and cut in quarters
- ⅓ cup agave
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1¼ cup whole grain oats
- ¼ cup pistachios, shelled
- ⅓ cup sliced almonds
- ¾ cup dried cranberries
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup white chocolate chips
Preparation
- In a food processor with a metal blade, add dates, agave, almond butter, chia seeds, oats, pistachios, almonds, cranberries and vanilla. Pulse until roughly chopped, but not pulverized.
- Place oat mixture into a medium mixing bowl. Add white chocolate chips and stir together. Place in refrigerator and chill for about 20 minutes.
- Once chilled, use your hands to shape into one-inch balls, pressing your hands firmly together to shape. A touch more almond butter can be added to help shape and hold, if necessary. Repeat with remaining mixture.
Note: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Yield: 12 bites
View the original recipe on the Blue Zones site.
*HonorHealth is steadfast in its commitment to go beyond the traditional expectations of a healthcare system. We are proud to be the presenting sponsor of Blue Zones Project Scottsdale, along with Cigna Healthcare and Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona.
The Blue Zones Project Scottsdale represents a multi-year collaborative effort with the City of Scottsdale that involves the entire community working together toward one common goal – to support and build a culture of community health and well-being.