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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Ashley says
These look great! I've been wanting to try out making energy bites for a while now. Yum!
Kristina Sloggett says
thanks, Ashley - energy bites are so fun to make, so many possibilities!
Terra says
These energy bites would be fantastic for this traveling girl! Love that you rolled them in sesame seeds, what a fun crunch and nutty flavor to this treat! Hugs, Terra
DessertForTwo says
Wow! These sound great! And I have everything to make them--yay!
Kristina Sloggett says
yay - I hope you enjoy!
Ari @ Ari's Menu says
I HAVE been in a wrestling match with a 10 (well, 11) lb wiener dog at 2am! We spoil our dogs and let them sleep in the bed, and sometimes Clementine likes to play Dora the Explorer in the middle of the night and jump all over my face. I feel the ridiculously cute pain. 😉 Also, these look soooo yummy. I LOVE dried blueberries!!
Kristina Sloggett says
yep, Rosemary and Basil sleep with us too... thus the wrestling 😉 Rosie totally jumps on my head, if she's not standing right next to me barking her face off! ah, dachshunds...
Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says
I made your hazelnut brownie bites today! And man are they good. I'll have to give these a try next. I love blueberries!
One of our cats likes to wake us up at all hours of the night, so I feel your pain. I hope that phase ends soon!
Kristina Sloggett says
I love those things, I JUST finished my last one from a batch in the freezer - need to make more! I do have these in the freezer now, though, so I'm good 🙂 so happy you like them!
jobo says
blueberries. dates. YUM. Make these for me? 🙂
Kristina Sloggett says
OKAY! xo
Kate | Food Babbles says
It sounds like you really needed these energy bites!! I can relate. Fortunately my dog has been sleeping through the night but my 1 year old has not so I think I could probably benefit for these little lovely bites of goodness. Yum!
Kristina Sloggett says
yep, sounds like you could use these too 😉 I FEEL like I have a young baby sometimes... *sigh*
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
I've never met a blueberry I couldn't make friends with. I love these little balls!
Kristina Sloggett says
right? me either - LOVE blueberries! (we had six bushes at our old house - I sure do miss those!)
Lauren @ Sweat The Sweet Stuff says
OMG you had me at cashews and sun butter! I just pinned it and will be making soon! Thank you for this amazingness! 🙂
Kristina Sloggett says
thank you for the pin, Lauren! enjoy! xo
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Rosemary is just trying to keep you on your toes! 😉 Crazy pup!
I almost made something with dried blueberries. I love them and these sound amazing and perfect for my busy schedule too!
Kristina Sloggett says
yes, these would be great for you too! XO