I'm baaaaack! We've been so blessed since bringing honey #3 into our house; I haven't had to cook a meal since she's been born thanks to our VERY generous friends and family!! But now, I'm on a rampage. My almost-2-year-old wants to snack. And snack, and snack, and snack some more. Weary of giving him apple slices, string cheese, and gold fish, I wanted to come up with some more interested and fortified snacks to offer. Here is one:
Sesame Granola Bites
Ingredients:
1/3 c oats
1/3 c shredded coconut
1/4 c almonds
1/4 c walnuts
1/4 c sunflower seeds
1/3 c sesame seeds
2 Tbs chia seeds
4 Tbs ground flax
1/3 agave (can sub maple syrup)
1/3 c almond butter
2 Tbs mini chocolate chips (optional)
1. Line a 8x8 or 9x9 pan with parchment paper.
2. In a food processor, pulse the oats and coconut flakes until finely ground. Remove to a bowl.
3. Then pulse the almonds and walnuts to your desired consistency. (I have a toddler so I ground them fine, but older kiddos and grown ups might prefer a roughly chopped nut.)
4. Add the ground/chopped nuts to the oat and coconut mixture.
5. Stir in sunflower seeds, flax, and sesame seeds.
6. In a glass bowl, combine the almond butter and agave and microwave for 30 seconds to soften.
7. Stir butter mixture into oat mixture until well combined.
8. Press into parchment-lined baking dish. Store in fridge.
