These ‘energy’ bites because of all the good ingredients that can help to power you through your day. Almonds and cashews provide good fats and fibre to keep you fueled and your heart healthy. Dates, add fibre to keep you regular, they are also responsible for the naturally sweet component to the recipe, satisfying any sweet tooth cravings that might hit.

Besides being composed of ingredients that are good for you, these zesty coconut lime energy bites are very, very easy to make. Everything goes in the blender, and two minutes later you have a nut mixture that is ready to roll into little balls. You could also flatten the nut mixture into a baking dish and make these into bars. I personally find one or two of the round bites enough to eat at a time, but if you are a big fan of key lime pie you could build it bigger. I also like rolling the balls in the coconut flakes.

Ingredients

• 100grams almonds
• 25grams cashews
• 150grams cups pitted dates
• Zest of 3 limes
• Juice of 3 limes
• Pinch of salt
• 50grams unsweetened coconut flakes

Instructions
Place the almonds and cashews into a blender or food processor and pulse to finely chop. Add the dates, salt, lime zest and juice and blend until the mixture starts to clump together.
Transfer to a bowl and scrape down the sides with a spatula. Use your hands to form small round balls, rolling in your palm. Roll each ball in the coconut flakes to coat. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.