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

• 1 cupOats, rolled, gluten-free
• ³/₄ cupSesame Seeds – white
• ¹/₂ cupFlax Seeds
• 1 cupAlmonds – pulsed
• ¹/₂ cupDates, pitted
• 3 tbspMaple Syrup
• 1 cupPeanut Butter, creamy, unsalted
• 1 tspCardamom, green, ground – or pure vanilla powder
• ¹/₄ cupSesame 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!