On the healthy snack front, there’s always the danger of going so light that we’re left with a little hunger – and a lot of cravings. Raw energy bites like these from integrative nutritionist, Jennie Miremadi, are a wellness girl’s secret weapon to beat cravings and pack nutrition into that afternoon slump time slot we all know so well.
Bites like these are loaded with protein, fiber and fat — the magic formula for a snack that satisfies — and are so delicious they won’t leave you with cravings. Get the recipe below, and more healthy snack recipes from Jennie here…
Blueberry Hemp Bites: Hemp hearts are the stars of these yummy little snack bites! Three tablespoons of hemp hearts have ten grams of protein and three grams of fiber and are loaded with plant-based omega-3 fatty acids! Coconut, almond butter and chia seeds add additional healthy fat to these bites, while the chia seeds increase their fiber and protein content. And the blueberries not only add a delicious summery taste, they provide a good source of fiber too! These tasty bites are also really easy to make – they’ll definitely top your list of favorite summer snacks!
Raspberry Cashew Butter Balls: I love nut butters, but unless you buy them in little individual packets, they can be hard to transport. That’s why I created these Raspberry Cashew Butter Balls! Even though these little bites of bliss are loaded with cashew butter, they’re totally portable and make the perfect nutrient-rich snack – cashews are a great source of protein, fiber, monounsaturated fat, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, zinc and iron! Coconut and chia seeds contribute additional healthy fats, while the chia seeds up the fiber and protein content. And those freeze-dried raspberries not only add a delicious flavor, they’re a good source of vitamin C and fiber too! If you aren’t sold on these yummy treats yet, you will be when you realize how easy they are to make!
Blueberry Hemp Energy Bites
Makes about 14 bites
Ingredients:
3 Tbsp raw almond butter
1/4 cup of raw hemp hearts (+ extra for rolling bites in)
1/4 cup shredded coconut
2 Tbsp chia seeds (pre-soaked in 4 Tbsp water)
1/2 cup freeze dried unsweetened organic blueberries
stevia to taste (optional)
Directions:
Add all ingredients to food processor. Process until ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Adjust stevia to taste, if using.
Measure out 1 tablespoon of blueberry-hemp dough, roll into a ball, roll ball in hemp seeds, and repeat.
Raspberry Cashew Energy Bites
Makes about 14 balls
Ingredients:
3 Tbsp organic, raw cashew butter
1/4 cup of raw cashews
1/4 cup shredded organic coconut
2 Tbsp chia seeds (pre-soaked in 4 Tbsp water)
1/2 cup freeze dried unsweetened organic raspberries (+ more for rolling balls in, if desired)
stevia drops to taste (optional)
Directions:
Add all ingredients to food processor. Process until ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Adjust stevia to taste, if using.
Measure out 1 tablespoon of cashew butter dough, roll into a ball, and repeat.
For an extra raspberry taste, roll balls in crushed freeze-dried raspberries, if desired.
Refrigerate until cold and firm.
Eat and enjoy!
What are your favorite grab and go snacks this summer?
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