Ruthie’s Energy Bites
So many of my lovely followers have asked me to share my recipe for these very popular energy bites and so here we go…
I tried various different recipes from foodies I follow online before settling on this as the perfect combination - in my mind - for my own creation. And I absolutely love making them…there’s something quite therapeutic about the whole process!
They are so incredibly versatile - making the perfect ‘grab and go’ snack when you’ve got a busy day ahead; a great energy boost for long distance training runs or the perfect pick-me-up for a lengthy study session. I’ve almost always got a snack pot of these in my handbag or the car - not least to help me resist the temptation of a sneaky chocolate bar when the hunger cravings hit… I guarantee these will instead give you a sustained energy boost for body and mind! x
Ingredients:
1.5 cups of Mejdool dates ( - full of fibre and naturally sweet)
1 cup of rolled oats ( - preferably organic, or gluten free if you have allergies)
1/2 cup of mixed dried blueberries and cranberries (ideally unsweetened)
1/3 cup of mixed seeds ( - I favour Grapetree’s Omega seed mix)
1/4 cup of coconut oil ( - to bind it all together, or alternatively use extra virgin olive oil)
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
Desiccated coconut to roll them in
Method:
As long as you have access to a blender or food processor, this really couldn’t be simpler:
Mix all of the ingredients together until they form a slightly sticky paste / dough.
Divide into small balls, approx 15-18g each is the perfect size!
Shape and roll each in a sprinkling of desiccated coconut
Using a mini muffin tray ( - ideal but not essential), leave to set slightly in the fridge for an hour or so
Best stored in an airtight container in the fridge prior to devouring!!
And of course, if you’ve not got the time or inclination to make these yourself, they can be ordered here for both local delivery or by post so what are you waiting for?
