Blueberry Sunflower Energy Bites - crunchy, chewy, sweetly satisfying - carry these energy bites with you when you need a quick energy pop between meals!
Well, hello!
It seems I inadvertently took a week off - the last time I was here was last Monday with my buffalo bella baked avocado. Life is a little Batsh*t Loonball right now, but I am already seeing the light at the other end of the tunnel.
In addition to a crazy schedule, Rosemary has been waking up at 2:am for the last week - no way, little doggie. Ever been in a wrestling match with a tiny 10 pound wiener dog? At 2:am? It's hilariously uncool, and I am hoping this is a very short lived phase.
I'm stumbling around like a zombie with a coffee mug.
and a baggie full of energy bites.
Meatless Monday is on Week B - blueberry. I chose dried blueberries, because if there is anything I need a lot of right now, it's portable snacks.
and energy.
These are sweet in that awesome natural way, with a bit of a crunch from the cashew. To me, the Medjools provide enough sweet, but add some maple syrup or agave if you prefer sweeter flavor. Being the third ingredient in the processor, the dried blueberries pretty much remained whole, adding prominent blueberry flavor and chew.
Double batch next time - these store well in the fridge or freezer.
Blueberry Sunflower Energy Bites
dairy, soy, and gluten free, vegan
makes 13-15 pieces
INGREDIENTS:
¼ cup raw cashews
6 Medjool dates, pitted
¾ cup dried blueberries
â…“ cup sunflower seed butter
½ teaspoon spirulina powder
½ teaspoon cinnamon
pinch sea salt
sesame seeds, for coating
INSTRUCTIONS:
Place cashews in food processor, pulse to a small crumb. Add dates and blueberries, pulse to combine. Add sunflower butter, spirulina powder, cinnamon and salt, combine. Roll into 1 inch balls, coat in sesame seeds.Â
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Any advice about my early-rising dog?
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dairy, soy, and gluten free, vegan
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Heather @ Better With Veggies says
I'm on the hunt for snacks like this right now - perfect timing! And I wondered where you went last week, missed seeing your beautiful posts. Hope all is okay and it's just the pace of life that's getting to you. And for that I hope you get a bit of a break. 🙂
Kristina Sloggett says
thanks, Heather - life is still crazy this week, but I'm hopeful it is almost ready to s l o w d o w n...
stephchows says
LOL the visualization of you and your dog had me rolling! These energy bites looks so good! I love the sesame coating!!
Kristina Sloggett says
I know - she makes me laugh too. crazy girl, wants to play at 2: am!
Jess says
Crazy town up in your neck of the woods right now, huh friend? Sending you an extra batch of hugs as I type this, I hope you can feel them soon 🙂
And yum on these blueberry energy bites, they look DELISH!!!
Kristina Sloggett says
XXO thank you
Alayna @ Thyme Bombe says
Yum! I have a ton of dried blueberries that could use some love too.
Kristina Sloggett says
enjoy Alayna!
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
Um, I need those. Yummy! Love blueberries. I have a friend who is a court reporter and needs something like this to keep with her.
Kristina Sloggett says
these would be perfect! 🙂
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says
Those look fantastic! I love that you added spirulina for extra natural energy. Yum!
Kristina Sloggett says
yep - just snuck it in there 😉
Lisa @ Greek Vegetarian says
I could do with some of those energy bites myself! Have just had a crazy, exhausting week of absolutely everything under the sun, minus the early-rising dog. (maybe Rosemary has been raiding your stash of blueberry energy bites!)
Kristina Sloggett says
haa HAA, perhaps she has 😉 she let me sleep in until 5 :am today - my normal time to get up.
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
I hope that batty loon crap moves out soon!!! You know I love balls. I can't wait til I can eat them again!!! Sunbutter is where it's at.
Kristina Sloggett says
girl, so do I... I think the later part of the week should be less crazy. hopefully. sunbutter is SO GOOD.
lindsay says
2am? what time zone is she on?! haha, coffee is a must.
p.s. I think your bites are way better than mine. You need a bite business!
Kristina Sloggett says
already had two coffees today 😉 I'll leave the bites to you, my dear... I need to order some more soon too! XO
Abby says
Hang in there, and share that coffee with dad 😉
Kristina Sloggett says
I plan to! 😀 XXO