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Date & Oat Lactation Energy Bites (Vegan & Gluten-Free)
A healthy alternative to lactation cookies that make a perfect snack for nursing moms!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 15
Calories: 80 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup soft dates , pitted (Soak them in water for 10 minutes and drain well, if not soft and squishy already)
- 1/3 cup ground flax seed
- 1/3 cup gluten-free rolled oats
- 6 tablespoons creamy unsalted peanut butter , or nut butter of choice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In the bowl of a large food processor fitted with an s-blade, process the dates until a sticky ball is formed. Add in the flax, oats, peanut butter, salt, and vanilla and process again until finely ground and crumbly. The mixture should stick together easily when pressed between your fingers. If the mixture doesn't stick together, try adding one tablespoon of water and process again.
- Use your hands to roll the dough into bite-sized balls, about 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Arrange them in a single layer on a plate or baking sheet, cover tightly, and store in the fridge or freezer until ready to serve. (Once cold, you can pile them into a smaller storage container without them sticking to each other.)
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Nutrition Information
Calories
80kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Sodium
36mg
(2%)
Potassium
121mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 80
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 80kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 36mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.