"Fall in a Ball" Energy Bites!

Well here you have it folks! Fall rolled up into a ball that can fit in the palm of your hand, between your pointer finger and thumb, and you can even take a nibble for the full fall experience! These little energy bites = YUM. They are packed with healthy fats, protein, and fall spices. Grab 2 or 3 for a great on the go snack. I made these with my cashew "pulp" aka the remains of my cashews after making nut milk. However, have no fear! You can make these with raw cashews if cashew milk making isn't on your agenda for the day. Super quick and easy to make, and packed with nutrients makes these a great little snack to prep for a busy week ahead. Double the recipe to ensure you have enough for every day of the week whenever you're in a pinch! 

"Fall in a Ball" Energy Bites

Makes: 9 balls

Time: 10 minutes 

Ingredients: 

• 3/4 cup cashew pulp (or raw cashews) 
• 1 tbsp cashew butter (I used Trader Joe's)
• 1 date 
• 1 tbsp Apple pie spice (I bought a premed mix from my bulk section of the grocery store)*
• 3 tbsp pumpkin, chia, flax, coconut, quinoa mix (I used Barleans digestive blend mix)** 
• 3 scoops collagen ( I used Further Food Collagen, you can use any collagen or protein powder)***
• 2 tbsp raw pumpkin seeds 
• Sprinkle of Himalayan pink salt

Optional: 

• Hemp seeds 
• Unsweetened coconut shreds or strips 
• 1 tsp honey to add more sweetness

Instructions:

Place all ingredients in a food processor or high speed blender. Pulse/blend until well combined. If using a food processor and cashew pulp, the mix is wet, and the way it pulses in the food processor make it stick together and form into a ball when it is finished. If using raw cashews, you may need to add a little water or nut milk to make the batter more sticky! Using a cooking dough scoop to achieve a uniform size ( or using your hands and eyeballing) form 9 balls! If desired roll in hemp hearts, or coconut!  

* To make your own apple pie spice combine the following and then use 1 tbsp. 

• 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon.
• 2 teaspoons nutmeg.
• 1 teaspoon cardamom
• 1 teaspoon allspice

** If you don't have access to this blend then use 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice, 2 tsp chia seeds, 2 tsp shredded coconut, 2 tsp flaxseed meal, and 2 tsp quinoa. Adjusting as you please! 

***If using protein powder, measure out what would equal 21g of protein! 

If you give this recipe a try I'd love to see! Take a pic and tag me on Instagram @Fare_Toned and use the hashtag #FareToned!