Raw Energy Blueberry Bites
- Serves: 12
- Prep Time:
Ingredients
- 2/3 cups gluten-free rolled oats
- ½ cup raw almonds, sprouted if available
- 2 tablespoons flax seeds
- Pinch of sea salt
- 7 pitted dates
- 2 tablespoons acai or pomegranate powder
- ½ cup fresh blueberries, plus more for rolling (optional)
- ¼ cup chia seeds, plus about 1/2 cup more for coating
Directions
- In the bowl of a food processor, combine the oats, almonds, flax and salt. Pulse to finely chop, using about six 1-second pulses.
- Add the dates and acai or pomegranate powder and process for 3 to 4 seconds to blend. Add the blueberries and ¼ cup chia seeds and pulse until mixture is moist but crumbly.
- Scoop up teaspoons of the blueberry mixture and roll into balls. Insert a whole blueberry into the mixture when rolling, if desired. Roll balls in additional chia seeds. Transfer to a plate and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to harden.
- Store them in airtight container in the refrigerator for one to 1 week or freeze for several months.