What’s in Our Lunchbox: Mango Coconut Bites

August 8, 2018

In our lunch box this week is Mango Coconut Bites from @minimalist baker! These fruity energy bites are perfect to grab on a hot summer day! The healthy fats in these bites will keep you satiated and powering through your day!

Ingredients:

◽️1 1/4 cup raw walnuts – protein, omega 3 fatty acids

◽️1 cup dried mango – fiber, vitamin A

◽️10 pitted dates – zinc, potassium, magnesium, iron

◽️2 tbsp hemp seeds – omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids, iron, magnesium, zinc, and protein

◽️1/3 cup finely shredded coconut – fiber, iron, zinc

◽️1 medium lime zested

◽️1 pinch sea salt

Directions:

✔️Toast walnuts in 350 degree oven for 8-12 minutes

✔️Soak dried mango in warm water for 5 minutes, drain, and pat off excess moisture

✔️Add walnuts to blender, pulse to a fine meal, remove and set aside

✔️Add pitted dates and soaked dried mango to blender, pulse until a dough forms

✔️Add walnut meal, hemp seeds, finely shredded coconut, lime zest, and sea salt, pulse to combine

✔️Scoop tablespoon amounts, roll into a ball, and roll in additional shredded coconut

✔️Store in container in refrigerator for 1 week or in freezer for 1 month

Try it and us know what you think!