Leila and I experimented in the kitchen yesterday with some California raisins, nuts, chia seeds and cinnamon. We were trying to make a healthy snack that would be perfect for before dance class (her) or after a run (me). I thought for sure that we would have to do a few rounds to get them right, but BAM, the first try was just right. These raisin nut bites are sweet, crunchy, cinnamony (ok, I made that word up), and packed with fiber, protein, iron and calcium. They are a cinch to make, and taste like a cookie.
Jeff came home and was a bit skeptical, but took one bite and made me promise to make some for the guys at the field.
Seriously, make a batch before you head out for your next run.
Or dance class.
Raisin Nut Bites
Recipe type: Snack
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Serves: 28
A healthy snack that tastes like a cookie!
Ingredients
- 2 cups California raisins
- Hot water
- 1 cup raw sunflower seeds
- 1 cup raw almonds
- ¼ tsp. cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp. grey sea salt
- 1 Tbsp. chia seeds
Instructions
- Soak raisins in a bowl of hot water for 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Add sunflower seeds, almonds, cinnamon, salt and chia seeds to a food processor. Remove raisins from water and add to the food processor. Pulse until combined. (basically until your blade stops moving the mixture around).
- Using a small ice cream scoop, make small balls and scoop onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes. (They could also be eaten raw, but will be much stickier).
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You had me at “tastes like a cookie” – these look delicious!
Thanks Heather, they are so good!
they look yummy and sound healthy so that is great
These look so delicious! I have an almost full box of raisins in my cabinet that I needed to use up before I move – this recipe is perfect! Thanks for sharing!!!
THIS just might be my go to when I get a sweet tooth! AWESOME! Thanks
A healthy no-cookie “cookie”? Yes, please! These sound terrific.
SOUNDS AMAZING!!
Would dried cherries be a safe substitute for the raisins??
Thanks!
Just made these this evening! Delicious!! Thanks for sharing!
That looks SO good. Wishing we weren’t allergic to nuts around here.