Refreshing Bites I love eating Lara Bars and I wanted to try and make my own since I was avoiding packaged food. These are easy to customize to your own favorite dried fruit and nuts. I put in some walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, chia seeds, and ground flax. Then I add in some dates, fig, and goji berries. I love adding a few strips of dried mango as well if I have it on hand. It’s high in protein and vitamins. You can also simplify this recipe by adding just one type of nut and dates.
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How to Make Protein Bites
What you’ll need:
- walnuts
- pecans
- hazelnuts
- dates
- chia seeds
- ground flax seeds
- dried fig
- goji berries or mangoes. Can use dried fruit of choice (cherries, cranberries
- food processor
Add 1 1/2 cups of nut mix to food processor.
Add chia seeds, flax seeds, dried fig, and goji berries to food processor.
Blend all the ingredients till it gets a crumbly texture, about 1 – 2 minutes. Don’t over blend or you’ll release too much of the oils from the nuts.
Transfer mixture to mold trays.
Divide mixture evenly into mold trays.
Press down on the mixture into the mold till top is smoothed.
Carefully remove from molds. Serve and enjoy!
What the health is in this recipe?
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- Walnuts are high in protein, fiber, and omega-3s.
- Pecans have protein, phytonutrients, and minerals that can lower blood pressure.
- Ground flaxseeds are high in Omega-3s, which is a great anti-inflammatory.
- Chia seeds are also a good source of Omega-3s and protein.
- Figs are high in minerals like calcium, iron, potassium, and magnesium.
- Dates make a wonderful snack and har high in fiber and vitamins.
- Goji berries are a superfood because it’s high in antioxidants.
- This food processor is great at making my own nut butters plus these delicious protein bites.
Nut and Fruit Bites ( Lara Bar DIY )
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups nut assortment of walnuts, pecans, and hazelnuts ( can use any nut to your liking )
- 5 – 6 pieces of dates
- 1 tbsp ground flax
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 dried fig (optional)
- 1/8 cup goji berries (optional)
- 2 – 3 pieces of dried mango (optional)
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a food processor and blend for about 1 – 2 minutes. Do not over-blend as it will release too much of the oils from the nuts.
- Pour into molds and press down to form shapes. You can also roll them into balls, make sure to press the mixture as it can be crumbly.
- Store into an air-tight container and good for 5 days at room temperature.
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