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Christmasy Energy Bites

Yields15 ServingsPrep Time15 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time45 mins

A healthy Christmas treat for the festive season

 50 g Rolled Oats (I used gluten free oats)
 100 g Pistachios (unsalted)
 100 g Dates (deseeded)
 30 g Dried unsweetened cranberries (roughly chopped)
1

In a pan dry roast the pistachios for about 3-5 minutes on a medium flame.

2

Cool the roasted pistachios & roughly chop them.

3

Dry roast the rolled oats (I used the gluten free one) for about 3-5 minutes on medium flame.

4

In a blender jar add the roasted oats, deseeded dates & a handful of the chopped pistachios. Blend to bring all the ingredients together.Do not over blend.

5

Remove the blended mixture, mix in the dried cranberries & the remaining chopped pistachios.
This is require some muscle power.

6

Once all the ingredients have mixed together & formed into a dough, keep it on a flat surface.

7

Press the mixture & put a parchment paper over it.

8

Roll the mixture using a rolling pin to your desired thickens.

9

Remove the parchment paper & use cookie cutters to shape them.

10

Or alternatively you could make small balls too.

11

Store these in an airtight container for upto a month in the refrigerator or 5 days at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 20g

Servings 0