Iron Bites

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Iron Bites

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Yield: 16 balls
You're needed for: 10 minutes
Until it's done: 10 minutes
4.8 out of 5 based on 62 user ratings
Shalva Gale

A 2-bite iron-rich snack that's sticky and sweet.

Ingredients:

molasses - 2 Tbsp.
dates (pitted) - 6 whole
apricots (dried) - 3/4 cup
dark chocolate (bar or chips) - 1/4 cup
flax seeds - 1/4 cup
pumpkin seeds - 1/4 cup
cashews (raw) - 1/4 cup
almonds (raw) - 1/4 cup
oats (rolled) - 3/4 cup (+1/4 cup for garnish)
coconut (flaked unsweetened) - 1/4 cup (+1/4 cup for garnish)

Instructions:

BLEND

Add molasses, dates and apricots to Vitamix container.
Ramp from variable speed 1-10.
Use the tamper to push ingredients into the blades from the corners.
Blend on high for 1-2 minutes.
Add the rest of the ingredients.
Pulse on medium 15-20 times to combine ingredients.

ROLL

Mix oats and coconut on a small plate.
Use your hands to roll golfball sized pieces of the mixture.
Roll in the oats and coconut.
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Enjoy immediately or cover and eat within the week (freeze for up to one month).

Useful tips for Iron Bites

If you don’t like one of the ingredients, omit it!

If you don’t have one of the ingredients, make them without!

These bites have so many good things packed in, so don’t worry if you’re missing a couple.