DIRECTIONS

Combine the almonds and walnuts in the bowl of a food processor and pulse 5 to 6 times to coarsely chop. Add the dates and process until the mixture is very finely chopped. Add the juice and process just to combine; transfer the mixture to a small plate.

Make sure the grapes are dry. Scoop up a heaping tablespoon of the date mixture and pack it around a grape, completely covering to seal. The mixture will become slightly sticky and oily as you work with it. Repeat with remaining grapes and date mixture.

Roll the balls in seeds to coat. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Ingredients

1/3 cup raw almonds
1/3 cup walnuts
1/2 cup pitted dates
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh orange juice or lemon juice
Pinch of sea salt
8 seedless California grapes
1/3 cup chia or hemp seeds for coating the bites

DIRECTIONS

Combine the almonds and walnuts in the bowl of a food processor and pulse 5 to 6 times to coarsely chop. Add the dates and process until the mixture is very finely chopped. Add the juice and process just to combine; transfer the mixture to a small plate.

Make sure the grapes are dry. Scoop up a heaping tablespoon of the date mixture and pack it around a grape, completely covering to seal. The mixture will become slightly sticky and oily as you work with it. Repeat with remaining grapes and date mixture.

Roll the balls in seeds to coat. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

This recipe supports heart and brain health.

Servings

Makes 4 servings of 2 energy bites each

Nutritional Information

Nutritional analysis per serving: 240 Calories; Protein 6 g; Carbohydrate 24 g; Fat 14 g (53% Calories from Fat); Saturated Fat 1 g (4% Calories from Saturated Fat); Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 40 mg; Fiber 6 g.