This is what was left...
I made these 2 nights ago, expecting them to last a little while, seeing as they pack quite the nutritional/satisfying punch. So, I came home today, looking for something delicious to snack on and to my surprise found only 1 lonely nut ball left in a sea of Aluminum Foil! How did I miss that… I only just made them and hadn’t even tried them yet. Apparently they were tasty… and now having tasted them and finished them off, I would have to agree. And… those of you who know me and my family, would not be surprised to know that Benji (my boyfriend… and Strongman in training) had indeed eaten them all (well almost).
So, here I am sharing the love. Indulge in a savory nut and fruit concoction with tons of your most essential fatty acids. Great for looking good, feeling good & satisfying your hunger and sweet tooth at the same time… I’m not gonna lie, they do taste a bit like cookie dough… YUM!
The only downside here, is that usually I like to make things that are packable and possibly good for backpacking or just putting in your bag for a little snack later in the day and these will definitely melt a bit when un-refrigerated.
The Goods:
- 2 cups dried fruit
- 2 cups assorted nuts (I used a mix of almonds and walnuts)
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 almond butter
- 1/4 unsweetened coconut flakes
The mix:
- Use a Cuisinart to grind down the dried fruit and put in a medium bowl
- Grind the nut mix next and add to the fruit mix
- Melt your coconut oil
- Add the oil, coconut and almond butter and MIX!
- Scoop onto parchment paper or aluminum foil and place in the refrigerator for a couple of hours
- Makes 5 or 20 depending on how big you want um… mine were about the size of a golf-ball
- Enjoy!
Essential Edibles 