Enjoying a dessert guilt-free, has become almost next to impossible. Not that i m afraid of the calories, but when compared to the amount of hardwork that goes in losing an inch or a kilo off your hips, it is definitely worth to shake your head signalling a No!
I cannot be on a diet, so i try to restrict myself to healthy options. Like this oats and almond bites, though i hardly eat one in a day, but when i did, i dont feel bad or fret or don't have to give explanation to the watchful eyes of my dear hubby!
These delicious almond and oats bites, can be made lil more delicious by adding some cocoa or some chopped chocolate while shaping them. You can also roll them in some chopped pistachios or cocoa or toasted coconut to make them more atttractive. They make a great gift for any occasion.
Ingredients(Makes around 20, depending on the size)
1 cup almonds
1 cup quick cooking oats
½ cup dessicated coconut
15-18 nos dates, seeds removed
2 tbso chia seeds (optional)
2 tablespoon coconut oil
Method
- Toast almonds, oats and dessicated coconut separately in the microwave. To do this, take a microwave safe plate, spread the almonds, microwave high for 2 minutes, stop and stir after 1 minute.
- Remove the almonds to another plate. In the same plate, add oats and microwave high for a minute. Remove it to the same almonds plate. Likewise toast dessicated coconut for 30 seconds.
- Let the ingredietns cool completely. While they are resting, let us get the dates ready. If using dates with seeds, remove the seeds. Now take almonds, oats and dessicated coconut in a mixer and pulse them together to a coarse powder. Then add pitted dates to this mixture and pulse again in gaps for a minute, so it comes together like a ball.
- Finally add the coconut oil to mixture, pulse once more and remove it to a flat plate. add chia seeds to it and start making small ping-pong sized balls. Store them in an air-tight container, i prefer to refrigerate as it contains coconut and in this hot climate, didnt want to take the risk.
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Priya Suresh
Those dates looks absolutely gorgeous. Those balls are seriously incredible, loving it.
vaishali sabnani
I tell you ! It's a task to shed weight ! These almond bites are fantastic for post workout or those in between munches . Super recipe .
Priya_Srinivasan
oh yes vaishali!!!can't agree more!
Srivalli
hahah..I read Vaishali's comment and can't stop chuckling..I won't even talk about..:)...those laddos are yum!
Kalyani
I am concentrating on the yummy laddoos rather than other 'stuff' that can upset my day (read weight loss :p) -
Srividhya
perfect for hunger pangs. Awesome share Priya.
Sharmila kingsly
Healthy bites..Just love your pic composition!!
Mayuri Patel
An eternal problem for most women, being fit! I love the oats and almond bites.
Pavani
Nutritious and delicious snack with oats and almonds.
Archana
Delicious and healthy snack.Will help me to stay fit.
Ruchi's Veg Kitchen
Such a delicious and healthy snack .... DefinTely it's nutritious.. lovely share dear
Lathiya
These looks so good and no doubt it's healthy...loved you added coconut and coconut oil
Unknown
Delicious and heathy. I have to try this. Thanks for sharing. ☺
cookingwithsapana
Omg those oats and almond bites looks very addictive and of course healthy too.
Freda
Love the healthy snack, it is one my son's favorite things to munch on:)
Sharmila kingsly
Lovely composition and i need some bites..
Sonal
Delicious and healthy snack and so easy to make 🙂
Unknown
Lovely share , what a healthy and delicious snack!
Simplyfood
These sound super delicious nad would make a great edible gift too.
Jagruti's Cooking Odyssey
We love these type of nutritious and quick energy bars, almost every week I have to conjure up some for kids.
jayashree
Healthy snack so apt for this weather. Ideal for children in the mornings.
Unknown
these energy bars are so healthy and my perfect post workout snack. I do have them as a dessert as well.