Cinnamon Apple Flax Bites

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Make these energy bites in a food processor and store covered in a refrigerator for up to five days

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (250 mL) rolled oats 
• 1 cup (250 mL) ground flaxseed
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped pecans 
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) dried apple (not freeze dried)
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) maple syrup
• 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1. In a food processor blend oats until fine add flax, pecans, apple, maple syrup and cinnamon. Process until it forms a thick paste. Scrape down the sides as needed. 
2. Take 1 Tbsp (15 mL) of the mixture and roll into balls. Refrigerate for 30 minutes and serve.
5. Note: Store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Yield: 20 energy bites.

Serving Size: 2 energy bites. Each serving contains 2 Tbsp (30 mL) ground flax.

Cook's Notes:

• Store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
• Yield: 20 energy bites.
• Serving Size: 2 energy bites. Each serving contains 2 Tbsp (30 mL) ground flax.