Place dates, walnuts, lemon juice, and gingerroot in a food processor. Cover and process for 1 to 2 minutes or until well combined and sticky. Add chia seeds; pulse to combine.
Recipe
Author
Hy-Vee Seasons Magazine
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Description
Did someone say no-bake? These easy and heart healthy Lemon-Ginger Bites are the perfect snacking alternative!
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 5
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| ½ c. pitted Medjool dates | ||
| ½ c. Hy-Vee whole walnuts | ||
| 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice | ||
| 1 tbsp. grated gingerroot | ||
| ¼ c. Hy-Vee HealthMarket chia seeds | ||
| 3 tbsp. lemon zest | ||
| 3 tbsp. crystallized ginger, finely chopped | ||
| Lemon, sliced, for garnish |
Things To Grab
- Food processor
- Baking sheet
- Shallow bowl
Directions
Shape mixture into 1-inch balls. Place balls on baking sheet and set aside. Combine lemon zest and crystalized ginger in a small, shallow bowl. Roll each ball in mixture to coat evenly, gently pressing to adhere. Garnish with lemon slices, if desired. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 1 week.
Nutrition facts
Servings
190 Calories per serving
2 bites
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 0mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 3g
Daily Values
0%
Iron 10%
0%
Calcium 8%
0%
Vitamin D 0%
0%
Potassium 2%