Energy Bites
Adapt these portable no-bake snacks with other nut butters, nuts or dried fruits.
Date and Maple
Makes about 12 In a food processor, whiz 100g (3½oz) pitted dates (Medjool are best), 2tbsp hazelnut or peanut butter, 1tbsp milled flaxseeds, 50g (2oz) rolled oats, ¼tsp ground cinnamon, ½tbsp maple syrup and ½tsp vanilla extract until finely chopped and clumping together. Roll into walnut-size balls. In the food processor, whiz 15g (½oz) toasted hazelnuts until finely chopped. Roll balls in hazelnuts. Chill until firm, then store in an airtight container in the fridge. PER BALL 73cals, 2g protein, 3g fat (1g saturates), 9g carbs (6g total sugars), 1g fibre
Apricot and Coconut
Makes about 15 In a food processor, whiz 100g (3½oz) rolled oats until finely chopped, then add in 100g (3½oz) dried apricots, 2tbsp cashew butter, 1tbsp sunflower seeds, 1tsp honey and 2tbsp coconut oil and whiz until clumping together. Shape into walnut-size balls, then roll in 25g (1oz) desiccated coconut. Chill until firm, then store in an airtight container in the fridge. PER BALL 82cals, 2g protein, 5g fat (3g saturates), 8g carbs (3g total sugars), 2g fibre
Chocolate and Orange
Makes about 17 In a food processor, whiz 75g (3oz) almonds and 25g (1oz) rolled oats until finely chopped, then add 150g (5oz) raisins, 2tbsp almond butter, 1tbsp pumpkin seeds, 2tbsp cocoa powder, 2tsp honey and the zest of ½ orange. Whiz until chopped and clumping together, then roll into walnut-size balls. Chill until firm, then store in an airtight container in the fridge. PER BALL 82cals, 2g protein, 4g fat (1g saturates), 8g carbs (7g total sugars), 2g fibre