"TESTED & PERFECTED RECIPE - Made with oats and nuts, these energy bites are the type of wholesome treat you can feel good about giving to your family...."
INGREDIENTS
•
1 cup quick-cooking oats (or old-fashioned oats, pulsed briefly in a food processor or blender to break them up)
•
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
•
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts or almonds
•
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed or wheat germ (okay to substitute more oats or nuts)
•
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
•
Scant 1/2 teaspoon salt
•
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
•
1/2 cup finely chopped pitted dates, from 6 to 8 large dates (make sure they are not dry/stale)
•
1/4 cup honey
•
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
•
1/4 cup water
•
3/4 cup unsweetened finely shredded coconut, for rolling