Coriander Seed and Date Energy Bites

1Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add the coriander seeds (½ cup) and toast them, stirring frequently, until fragrant and slightly darker, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.

2Once cooled, grind the toasted coriander seeds (½ cup) coarsely using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle, leaving some texture for crunch.

3In a food processor, combine the pitted dates, raw almonds (½ cup), rolled oats (¼ cup), chia seeds (1 tablespoon), ground toasted coriander seeds (½ cup), ground cinnamon (½ teaspoon), sea salt (¼ teaspoon), and coconut oil (1 teaspoon).

4Pulse the mixture until it starts to come together but still has some texture. If the mixture is too dry, add honey or maple syrup (1 tablespoon) to help bind the ingredients and pulse again.

5Using your hands, roll the mixture into bite-sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter. You should get approximately 12 energy bites.

6Place the energy bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

7Store the energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.