Internal Mono(b)log

I’m on a roll it seems… really enjoying playing with flavours in these energy bites.  Love having complete control over what I’m putting in my engine.

Here’s the latest version from this afternoon’s Mad Kitchen Scientist:

Apricot, Almond, Cranberry Bites

• 25g dried apricots
• 50g craisins
• 250g dates
• 100g almonds
• 25g raisins
• 20g chia seeds

Course cut the apricots, then put the apricots, craisins, almonds, and raisins in a food processor and process to course meal.  Add about 1/2 of the dates and the chia seeds and process until well incorporated.  Then add the last of the dates and process until a “dough” ball forms.

Instead of dehydrating these I tried baking them.  I pressed them about 1/4″ thick onto a piece of parchment paper on a cookie sheet and baked for  15 minutes at 375 (a you would a gingerbread house wall), but it was too hot.  Next time I’d do 325 for 15 and see how that works.  They’re still pretty good, but a little crispy around the edges.  Cut into 44 bites.

Here’s the nutrition info:

Enjoy!