Saskatchewan Flax Development Commission

Cinnamon Apple Flax Bites

Source:   |  Category: Breakfast, Ground Flaxseed

Make these energy bites in a food processor and store covered in a refrigerator for up to five days

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (250 mL) rolled oats 
  • 1 cup (250 mL) ground flaxseed
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped pecans 
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) dried apple (not freeze dried)
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) maple syrup
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cinnamon
1 cup rolled oats 1 cup ground flaxseed1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup dried apple (not freeze dried)1/3 cup maple syrup1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions:

  1. In a food processor blend oats until fine add flax, pecans, apple, maple syrup and cinnamon. Process until it forms a thick paste. Scrape down the sides as needed. 
  2. Take 1 Tbsp (15 mL) of the mixture and roll into balls. Refrigerate for 30 minutes and serve.
  3. Note: Store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Yield: 20 energy bites.

Serving Size: 2 energy bites. Each serving contains 2 Tbsp (30 mL) ground flax.

Cook's Notes:

  • Store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Yield: 20 energy bites.
  • Serving Size: 2 energy bites. Each serving contains 2 Tbsp (30 mL) ground flax.

Nutritional Analysis

Calories160
Total Fat7 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Carbohydrates21 g
Fiber5 g
Sugars9 g
Protein4 g
Sodium5 mg
Potassium79 mg