1. Preheat oven to 375. Place walnuts and coconut on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 5-8 minutes, or until fragrant. Allow to cool slightly.
2. Meanwhile, place the dates in a bowl and cover with warm water. Soak for 10 minutes, then drain.
3. Place walnuts, coconut, dates, vanilla and salt in a food processor and process until a thick dough forms.
4. Roll the mixture into 16 bites. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Toasted Coconut and Walnut Energy Bites
Makes 16 bites
All you need:
1 cup walnut halves
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1 (12 oz.) package pitted medjool dates
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon sea salt
All you do:
1. Preheat oven to 375. Place walnuts and coconut on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 5-8 minutes, or until fragrant. Allow to cool slightly.
2. Meanwhile, place the dates in a bowl and cover with warm water. Soak for 10 minutes, then drain.
3. Place walnuts, coconut, dates, vanilla and salt in a food processor and process until a thick dough forms.
4. Roll the mixture into 16 bites. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.