Sesame Bites

Sesame Bites

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!

Nutritional information

Recipe: Creamy Green Strawberry Dream Serving in this recipe:1

  • Calories: 236.6
  • Total Fat: 3.6 g 5.5%
  • Saturated Fat: 0.4 g 1.9%
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg 0%
  • Sodium: 358.7 mg 14.9%
  • Total Carbs: 45.7 g 15.2%
  • Dietary Fiber: 9.9 g 39.4%
  • Sugar: 22.1 g
  • Protein: 8.1 g 16.2%
  • Vitamin A: 481.9% Vitamin C: 244.1%
  • Calcium: 68.5% Iron: 26.1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.