Maple-Walnut Oat Snack Bites

These yummy Walnut Oatmeal Energy Balls are perfect for snacking and can even stand in for breakfast.

Loaded with complex carbs and protein – they’ve got the staying power kiddos need in a snack! And honestly, they’ve got the staying power adults need, too.

- walnuts - quick oats - flaxseed meal - dates - shredded coconut - maple syrup

Place 1 cup walnuts in a mini food processor. Process until the walnut butter is the consistency of natural peanut butter.

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Place walnut butter in a medium bowl and add all other ingredients. Stir very thoroughly to combine.

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Using your hands, press FIRMLY to form one-inch balls.

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If you are making big double- or triple-batches, don't worry if you don't have time to shape all the balls right after you mix the ingredients together

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