I’m pretty sure you guys know by now how I’m crazy in love with these simple, healthy, no-bake energy bites.

Like cah-razy in love!

They’re just so quick and easy . . . and all kinds of delicious

and totally healthy . . .

and did  mention they are quick and easy?

Well they are.

Quick and easy I mean, and all kinds of delicious!

And this latest version is no exception.

Buttery cashews are combined with some deliciously sweet, caramel infused, magical little medjool dates  to create our trusty ol’ bite base but, today we are throwing in some plump and chewy, deliciously sweet little, antioxidant rich, dried blueberries along with some freshly grated lemon zest for a light, refreshing, zesty little twist!

The sweetness of the medjool dates combined with our buttery cashews is a match made in heaven and when you throw in a splash of vanilla and a pinch of cinnamon you take things to a whole new level ♥♥♥

The addition of the fresh lemon zest cuts through the natural sweetness of our vanilla/date base just perfectly bringing an almost summery freshness to each and every delicious little, lemon infused bite and then when you add in those plump and juicy, antioxidant rich dried blueberries . . . you guys, what more can I say?!

Simply blend/process, roll and eat.

So simple, so healthy and so, so delicious!

Perfect for anytime of day.

Because some days you just need an energy boost . . . one that doesn’t leave you in a sugar coma!

And these zesty little lemon and blueberry energy bites are the tasty little treat to do the trick.

Lemon and blueberry = a match made in heaven!

Perfect with a cup of green tea for your mid morning snack

Perfect as part of your pre/post workout power up

Perfect for getting you through that dreaded post lunch, pre-dinner 3:30itis

Or the perfect little treat to finish your day.

No post indulgence sugar coma to contend with, the only trouble you will have is not eating the entire batch in one sitting.

#firstworldproblems 😉

Did I mention these babies also happen to be both vegan and paleo friendly, seriously, what’s not to love?!

A handful of all natural ingredients, 5 minutes in your food processor or blender and 5 mins to roll yourself some delicious little bite size servings of clean eating, lemon infused balls of energy giving, blueberry packed bites of deliciousness! 

What are you waiting for?

Make them, eat them, love them – Everybody wins yo!

Lemon and Blueberry Energy Bites
Makes approx 40 lemon infused, cinnamon spiked bites of blueberry packed, energy giving balls of deliciousness

Ingredients –

1 cup cashews (I used raw, unsalted)

6 medjool dates, pits removed

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

1 teaspoon of finely grated lemon zest

1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon

a pinch of salt flakes

2 Tablespoons of dried blueberries, roughly chopped

Method –

1 – Place cashews in your food processor/blender and pulse until crumbly, you want there to still be a few bigger chunks to give the bites some nice texture.

2 – Add dates and pules until the mixture starts to come together into a sticky “dough”.

3 – Add vanilla extract, lemon zest, cinnamon and salt flakes and pulse again until combined.

4 – Add your dried blueberries and pulse until just combined.

5 – Using your hands, roll approx 1 heaping teaspoon of cookie dough into little bite size balls then transfer directly into your pretty mouth, or store in an airtight container (or even just a ziplock bag) in the fridge required ← that’s right, I said required. These bad boys are a need, not want people!

Enjoy xo

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Question of the day –

What’s your current, favourite energy giving snack?

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