Bird Food Energy Bites

INGREDIENTS

1. 2 cups old fashioned oats
2. 1/4 cup sliced almonds
3. 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
4. 1/4 cup pepitas
5. 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
6. 1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds
7. 2 Tablespoons maple syrup or honey
8. 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds
9. 1 Tablespoon coconut oil, melted
10. 1 teaspoon vanilla
11. 1 teaspoon cinnamon
12. 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
13. 1 1/2 cups dates
14. 1 1/2 cups raisins

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add oats, almonds, walnuts, pepitas, coconut, sunflower seeds, maple/honey, sesame seeds, coconut oil, vanilla, cinnamon and sea salt in a large mixing bowl. Toss to combine.
2. Add dried fruit to a food processor (affiliate link) with the chopping blade and process until the mixture is completely chopped and forms into a big, sticky ball.
3. Pull the dried fruit from the processor and break into small pieces. Add it to the bowl with the oat mixture and use a plastic spatula or your hands to combine everything together.
4. Once combined, form bites into small cookie shaped pucks (or roll into balls). Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
5. Enjoy right away or store in the fridge for later. Will last 1-2 weeks in the fridge or 1 month in the freezer.

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