Daily Dozen Herbs and Spices, Nuts and Seeds, Other Fruits, Whole Grains
Ingredients
1cuprolled oats
½cupcashews
1teaspooncinnamon
1teaspoonvanilla extract
½cup (packed full) pitted dates
3-5teaspoonsof water, as needed
3tablespoonsraisins (optional)
Instructions
In a food processor, add the oats, cashews (or hemp seeds), and cinnamon. Process until oats and cashews are a coarse flour.
Add the dates to the food processor. Process the ingredients together.
Add the vanilla and water to the food processor. Start with 3 teaspoons and then add more as needed. Continue to process until the dough starts to form a ball or sticks together when pinched.
Spread the dough out and sprinkle the raisins on top. Fold the dough together until the raisins are well incorporated into the mixture.
Roll the dough into 12-15 small balls. Place the bites into a large glass container. Enjoy as is, or transfer to the fridge to set.
Variations: Omit the raisins for a cinnamon oatmeal bite. Swap the 1/2 cup dates with 1/2 cup raisins. Use 1/2 cup hemp seeds in place of the 1/2 cup of cashews.