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Quinoa Apricot Protein Bites
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Quinoa Apricot Protein Bites

Need a little boost?  These little Quinoa Apricot Protein Bites are the perfect nutritious pick me up to satisfy you when those hunger pains hit!
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword quinoa,apricots
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Working time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 20 balls
Calories 61kcal
Author Nicole Crocker

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Roasted unsalted almonds or raw almonds
  • 7-8 Dates pitted
  • 1/4 Cup Quinoa
  • 6 Dried apricots chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons Water
  • Fine natural coconut ,unsweetened (if you can't find the finely grated coconut just process your own by placing in food processor or blender)

Instructions

  • Place almonds in the small serving attachment of your blender or a small food processor. Process until finely grated but before it turns to butter. Add the dates and water and process to mix. Remove to a mixing bowl and mix in the quinoa and apricots by hand. Form into 1 inch balls and roll in the coconut. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ball | Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.5mg