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Apricot Sunshine Bites
Apricot Sunshine Bites
"These snacks are just right for after school or after a busy day at summer camp! They are bursting with energy and with natural sweetness from the coconut and dates. Healthy ingredients combine into a surprisingly kid-friendly treat that adults will want to gobble up to! In other words, these one-bite treats are the perfect boost to get through a busy afternoon! The apricot tastes like summer sunshine itself! Hope you'll enjoy these as much as my family."
Serves20 Bites
Preparation Time15 min
Chilling Time45 min
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried apricots
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1 cup almonds, divided
- 1 cup walnuts
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Combine the apricots and dates in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped.
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Add the coconut, flax, water, and salt; pulse to blend.
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Add 1/3 cup walnuts and 1/4 cup almonds to the mixture, and process until it forms a ball – the mixture will be quite sticky.
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Finely chop the remaining 1/4 cup walnuts and 1/4 cup almonds, and transfer to a shallow bowl.
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Using wet hands, divide the apricot mixture into tablespoon-size balls, rolling between your hands, and then rolling in the chopped nuts.
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hands, and then rolling in the chopped nuts. Refrigerate at least 45 minutes before serving.
