Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Yummy Buckwheat Quinoa Power Bites (gluten free & raw)





Winner! Winner! I created a new energy bite that my husband and I loved. They are gluten free if that is a concern to you. They have a delicious candy-like crunch when you bite into them. It reminds me of a Crunch candy bar. They are a great thing that you can make ahead and have for a yummy snack when you need them. They are filled with healthy goodness.

Ingredients 
3/4 C buckwheat groats
1/3 C cashew pieces (raw)
1/2 C quinoa (I toasted it. If you want to keep it raw don't toast it.)
2 T honey
2 1/2 T coconut oil
1/3 C dark chocolate chips or add 1/2 C dried fruit

Directions
1. Blend all the ingredients in the blender or food processor. Pulse the blender until all combined. You will have to stop and scrape the blender and stir a couple times.
2. Scoop into balls. I use a small scooper I have. Form them into balls.
3. Eat at once or store them in an air tight container in the fridge. They will harden a little.

*If they aren't sticking together well add another 1/2 T of coconut oil.


3 comments:

  1. Those energy bites are perfect for pre and post workout!

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  2. This sounds great. I have a question though. I see you toasted the quinoa, but the groats are just thrown in raw? Does the blender crack the groats? Are they not too hard?

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