BLONDE HIKE BITES
Skill Level:  Beginner
Total Time:  20 minutes 
- 1 ΒΌ cups Pumpkin seeds, raw
- 1 cup Slivered almonds, raw
- 1 cup Cashews, unsalted and raw
- 1 cup Dates, without the pit
- 2 cups Apricots, dried
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees. 
- Place seeds and nuts onto a baking sheet and roast in oven for 5-6 minutes. 
- Cool seeds and nuts for a few minutes before adding to a food processor. 
- Add seeds, nuts and dried fruit to a food processor and blend until cookie crumb texture. 
- Using your hands or small measuring scoop, evenly portion 16-20 bite sized pieces.  Feel free to pour mixture onto a parchment lined baking sheet and pressing the mixture evenly into the sheet. 
- These energy bites can freeze up to 3 months and can stay safe to eat for 10-14 days in the fridge. 
Servings:  16-20
Serving Size:  1 heaping tablespoon per bite
Nutrition Information:  Nuts and seeds provide fat, protein and dietary fiber while the dried fruit provides carbohydrate and fiber.  This snack both satisfying and enjoyable for a mid-afternoon snack or as a post dinner treat.  Gluten-free, dairy free.