Oatmeal Cookie Dough Bites

SERVINGS - 12cookie bites

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup rolled oats

• ½ cup cashews

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• ½ cup (packed full) pitted dates

• ¼ cup raisins (optional)

• 1-5 teaspoons of water, as needed

INSTRUCTIONS

• In a food processor, add the oats, cashews (or hemp seeds), and cinnamon. Process until oats and cashews are a coarse flour.

• Add the dates to the food processor. Process the ingredients together.

• Add the vanilla and pulse together. If the dough is not sticking together, add 1-5 teaspoons of water (start with 1 and add more as needed). Continue to process until the dough starts to form a ball or at least sticks together when pinched.

• Spread the dough out and sprinkle the raisins on top. Fold the dough together until the raisins are well incorporated into the mixture.

• Roll the dough into 12-15 small balls. Place the bites into a large glass container. Enjoy as is, or transfer to the fridge or the freezer to allow it to set.

NOTES

Variations: Omit the raisins for a cinnamon oatmeal bite. Swap the 1/2 cup dates with 1/2 cup raisins. Use 1/2 cup hemp seeds in place of the 1/2 cup of cashews.