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June 9, 2016

Peach Pie Energy Bites

The radio silence on this blog lately is due to the fact that I’m busy loving every summer fruit! Bing cherries, watermelon, muskmelon, blueberries, and strawberries – I can’t get enough. Peaches will be in season any minute, and I can’t wait to add them to my weekly fruit list. Until then, I created these Peach Pie Energy Bites using dried peaches. This is an easy snack recipe that’s perfect for after a workout or any time of day.

I picked up dried peaches at my local Mariano’s grocery store that contain no added sugar. Peaches are already SO sweet on their own. This recipe comes together quickly in a food processor with only a few ingredients.

Raw almonds, dried peaches, old-fashioned oats, California dates, and cashew butter. You can sub any nut butter, but I wouldn’t recommend peanut since the flavor is strong.

I formed my Peach Pie Energy Bites using a medium cookie scoop. Simply pack the scoop with filling and roll into a ball.

These bites last the longest in the refrigerator, or frozen if needed.

I love the peach flavor! These bites would also be delicious with a bit of cinnamon or vanilla in the mix.

Peach Pie Energy Bites

A no-bake snack recipe that tastes like peach pie.

Servings 16 energy bites

Ingredients

20 California dates {pitted}
2/3 cup raw almonds
1/4 cup old fashioned oats
4 tsp cashew butter OR almond butter
6 slices dried peaches
2 tbsp nut milk {I used almond milk}

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a food processor. Process the mixture a few times. Stop the processor and use a spatula to re-combine the mix if needed.
Keep processing until the ingredients are evenly combined, using the "pulse" function.
Remove from the food processor and use a medium cookie scoop and your hands to form the mix into balls.
Keep refrigerated in a covered container.

Peach Pie Energy Bites
Yields: 16 energy bites

Ingredients~
20 California dates {pitted}
2/3 cup raw almonds
1/4 cup old-fashioned oats
4 teaspoons cashew butter or almond butter
6 slices dried peaches
2 Tablespoons almond milk OR cashew milk

How to~
*Add all ingredients to a food processor. Process the mixture a few times. Stop the processor and use a spatula to re-combine the mix if needed.
*Keep processing until the ingredients are evenly combined, using the “pulse” function.
*Remove from the food processor and use a medium cookie scoop and your hands to form the mix into balls.
*Keep refrigerated in a covered container – the bites should last cooled for one week, and longer if frozen.