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Spirulina Energy Bites

Spirulina Energy BitesWhen I first bought spirulina I was so excited. I was convinced that I’d bought a major superfood that would boost my energy, leave me with glowing skin and make me look all around more radiant and feel amazing. I’d read that it was a great source of iron, full of Vitamins A, B, C and E and minerals such as calcium, zinc and magnesium. There’s no denying that spirulina is definitely good for you!

But like so many health foods, it has a bad reputation for not being very nice, and to be fair I can see why. After just one use I could categorically say that I really didn’t like the green powder. It’s earthy, has a very strong flavour and is basically ‘green’. I was left with a big bag in my cupboard that was left untouched for months. But I rarely give up on food, and was determined to try again. Remembering that a little goes an extremely long way!

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Crunchy Date Bites

Crunchy Date Bites

I love snack bites, they’re quick to make, easy to grab on the go and there is no end to the flavour combinations you can create. And with Christmas just around the corner, I couldn’t think of a better snack to have on hand during the Holiday rush!

These simple snack bites have a subtle coconut taste, a beautiful sweet flavour and a little crispy surprise inside each bite courtesy of the raw buckwheat groats. Filled with dates to help provide some slow release energy these are perfect when you’re running around and don’t have time to stop and make a snack.

You can roll / coat the balls in anything that you like or, if you’d prefer, you could always leave them plain. I wanted these bites to look like a Christmas Pudding so I chose to top them with a helping of desiccated coconut ‘icing’ and a single dried cranberry.  This not only looked festive, but the coconut coating also helped to strengthen the coconut flavour of the bites.

I love having delicious and healthy snacks like this in the fridge ready to grab if I’m in a bit of rush or have a sweet craving, and with all the indulgent treats around this time of year, these make the perfect healthy choice.

Rosie x

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 Crunchy Date Bites
Gooey, sweet with a delicious crunch in each and every bite. These date balls made with sunflower seeds, buckwheat and coconut are the perfect festive treat! Dressed up like your favourite festive treat, these are healthy, delicious and super quick and easy to make.
Course Snacks
Prep Time 10 Minutes
Cook Time 5 Minutes
Passive Time 10 Minutes
Servings
Bites
Ingredients
Course Snacks
Prep Time 10 Minutes
Cook Time 5 Minutes
Passive Time 10 Minutes
Servings
Bites
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Soak the dates in boiling water for roughly 10 minutes
  2. Once soaked, place all the ingredients into a blender / food processor, and blend until all the ingredients are just combined
  3. Take a handful of the mixture from the blender and form into a ball. This can be as big or small as you'd like.
  4. Roll the top of the ball in the extra desiccated coconut and place a cranberry on top
  5. Place in the fridge in an airtight container and allow to set. Before consuming, leave them for at least 30 minutes, but overnight is best.
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