Cranberry Cinnamon Twist Flax Bites

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The combination of cranberries and cinnamon adds sweetness to this simple snack.

Ingredients:

• 1 3/4 cups (425 mL) rolled oat
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) ground flaxseed
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) cinnamon twist flax nutbutter 
• 1 cup (250 mL) dried cranberrie
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) honey
• 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) fine chopped pecan

Instructions:

1. In a food process blend oats until fine, add flaxseed, nutbutter, cranberries, honey and vanilla extract. Process until it forms a thick paste. Scraping down the sides with a spatula a couple times. 
2. Take 1 Tbsp (15 mL) of the mixture, form into balls and roll in pecans. Chill 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 1 Tbsp (15 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 1 Tbsp (15 mL) ground flax.