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Sweet and Sour Energy Bites
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
 
Servings: 36 bites
Author: Emma Cerulli
Ingredients
  • 1 cup almonds , roughly chopped
  • 1 cup hazelnuts , roughly chopped
  • 1 cup raw quinoa , rinsed and dried
  • ½ cup raw pumpkin seeds
  • ½ cup raw sunflower seeds
  • 2 cups dried sour cherries
  • 1 cup pitted medjool dates
  • ½ cup boiling water
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pour the quinoa, seeds and nuts onto the baking sheet and toast for 15 minutes, stirring the nuts occasionally until browned and fragrant. Let cool.
  3. Meanwhile, soak the dates and cherries in the boiling water for 5 minutes.
  4. Purée the dried fruit and salt using a blender until smooth and thick.
  5. Using a rubber spatula, scrape the fruit purée into a mixing bowl and fold in the toasted nuts and seeds.
  6. Scrape the mixture into a large rectangular baking dish lined with parchment paper. Press down using the flat side of a rubber spatula.
  7. Lower the heat of the oven to 250°F, bake the energy bars for 2 hours or until no longer sticky. Let cool.
  8. Refrigerate overnight until firm. Cut into 6 x 6 squares and enjoy.