Fig & Walnut Energy Bites

If you're looking for healthy snacks, but not looking to be in a calorie deficit (i.e. maintain or gain weight) then these Fig & Walnut Energy Bites are the perfect snack for you. These nutrients dense balls contain heart healthy mono-unsaturated fats and omega 3 fatty acids from the walnuts, as well as some additional fiber and protein. The dried figs provide ample energy due to their high natural sugar content, helping to fuel your workouts, as well as fiber, which promotes satiety and digestion. Finally, the medium chain triglyceride (MCT) fats in the coconut help to stabilize blood sugar and boost insulin sensitivity, while still being burned for energy!

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

I've gone with walnuts here, but any nuts or seeds will work, such as almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, peanuts, pecans, pistachios, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, or sunflower seeds

Step 2

Similarly, any unsweetened dried fruit will work, not just figs. I've used black mission figs here, but other good options are golden California figs, raisins, golden raisins, deglet noor dates, medjool dates, or prunes

Step 3

Blend your nuts in a food processor for about 30 seconds, or until you have a coarse crumb

Step 4

Remove the stems from the figs, and add to the food processor. Blend until fully chopped and combined

Step 5

Add in the coconut flakes and cinnamon, and blend to fully combine. The dough should look slightly dry, but come together easily when molded into a ball. It should feel somewhat oily, like a raw cookie dough

Step 6

Roll the mixture into balls (~19 g), and add to an airtight container. You should have 30 pieces. Store leftovers in the fridge or freezer

Step 7

Alternatively, you can turn these into healthy Ohio Buckeyes as well by coating them in melted chocolate! (peanuts would be recommended in place of walnuts here)

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