Key Lime Mac Nut Energy Bites
- 3/4 cup Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 cup macadamia nuts
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoon lime zest
- 3 tablespoon lime juice
- Pinch of sea salt
Key Lime Mac Nut Energy Bites
Recipe compliments of Hawaii Superfood Project.
Ingredients:
Directions:
- Add dates to a blender and blend into small bits.
- Add macadamia nuts, shredded coconut, lime zest, juice, and a pinch of salt and blend until a smooth batter like consistency has formed.
- Scoop out tablespoon sized amounts of the mixture and roll into balls.
- Roll in extra shredded coconut coating the outside of each ball.
- Store balls in the refrigerator in a sealed container for approximately a week or keep them in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Makes 2 dozen.
Approximate Nutrient Analysis per Energy bite:
60 calories, 5 g fat, 1.5 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 10 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g sugar, 1 g protein
