Need an energy-boosting snack? These nutrient-packed sesame bites have you covered! Made with oats, sesame seeds, flax seeds, almonds, dates, and more, these bites pack a punch of minerals, protein, and heart-healthy fats!
Ingredients
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1 cup Oats, rolled, gluten-free
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3/4 cup Sesame Seeds – white
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1/2 cup Flax Seeds
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1 cup Almonds – pulsed
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1/2 cup Dates, pitted
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3 tbsp Maple Syrup
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1 cup Peanut Butter, creamy, unsalted
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1 tsp Cardamom, green, ground – or pure vanilla powder
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1/4 cup Sesame Seeds – black and white, for rolling outside
Directions
1 Pulse oats, ¾ cup of white sesame seeds, and flax seeds to a coarse powder and set aside.
2 Pulse almonds and dates to desired consistency and set aside.
3 In a medium bowl, add all ingredients, except for the 1/4 cup of sesame seeds, and mix to combine.
4 Roll into bite-sized balls, roughly 1-inch in diameter.
5 On a separate plate, sprinkle remaining ¼ cup of sesame seeds and roll each bite to cover the outside
6 Place bites on a baking tray or pan and chill in the fridge for 1 hour.
7 Transfer to an airtight container once hardened.
8 Enjoy!
Nutritional information
Recipe: Sesame Bites
Serving in this recipe: 15
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Calories: 281 |
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Total Fat: 20.3 g |
31.2% |
| Saturated Fat: 3 g |
14.8% |
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Cholesterol: 0 mg |
0% |
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Sodium: 6.5 mg |
0.3% |
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Total Carbs: 20 g |
6.7% |
| Dietary Fiber: 5.5 g |
22.1% |
| Sugar: 8.2 g |
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Protein: 8.9 g |
17.9% |
| Vitamin A: 0% |
Vitamin C: 0.1% |
| Calcium: 14.8% |
Iron: 14.5% |
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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
