Make This Portable Snack: Orange Crush Power Bites

Orange slices are a traditional halftime snack for kids, but you can upgrade with these Orange Crush Power Bites!

These new portable snacks from Rocket Fuel are ridiculously easy to make and their smart nutrient mix will prevent the spike-and-crash in blood sugar that often comes with prefab carbs like sports drinks and gels.

Dairy-free, Freezer-friendly, Gluten-free, Paleo-friendly, Vegan or vegetarian
Servings: 8
Active time: 20 min.

Although it may sound counterintuitive, studies suggest that people who regularly crunch on high-calorie nuts are more likely to maintain healthier body weights. It’s thought that the synergy of protein, fiber, healthy fats, antioxidants, and minerals in nuts such as pecans and walnuts can help keep you svelte.

1 large carrot, peeled and roughly chopped
½ cup pecans
½ cup walnuts
1 cup dried apricots
Zest of 1 medium orange
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

Place carrot, pecans, and walnuts in a food processor and pulse until pulverized. Add apricots, orange zest, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt and blend until mixture sticks together when pressed between your fingers.

Roll mixture between your hands into 1-inch balls. You should have about 16 balls. Place coconut on a plate and roll balls in the coconut, pressing down gently to adhere. Chill in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Game Changers: Use almonds instead of pecans + Swap out orange zest for lemon zest + Replace coconut with hemp seeds or sesame seeds

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