Right Bites
Right Bites

Right Bites

Using California Prune bits adds a nice, sweet and chewy texture to this dish, California Prunes bring out more of the chocolate flavours providing a unique and flavourful combination.

Recipe created by Leslie Bonci, MPH, RD, CSSD, LDN, for the California Prune Board (www.californiadriedplums.org)

Makes: 64Prep Time: 15 minCook Time: 1 1/2 min
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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups crispy rice cereal
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup slivered almonds
  • 1 cup California Prune bits
  • 1 cup mini dark chocolate chips
  • 1 cup almond butter
  • 2/3 cup honey
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon grated orange peel

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine cereal, oats, almonds, California Prune bits, chocolate chips, and in a large bowl; mix well

2. In a microwave-safe bowl, stir together almond butter, honey, cinnamon and orange peel. Microwave on HIGH for 90 seconds or until bubbling. Stir well and add to dry ingredients, mixing until well blended.

3. Shape into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet or shape for ice trays. Chill for at least one hour, then store in the refrigerator or freezer to keep firm.

Yield: 64 bites

Per bite:

Calories: 83

Total Fat: 4.2 grams

Total Carbohydrate: 11 grams

Sugar: 6.6 grams

Dietary fibre: 1.4 grams

Protein: 1.6 grams

Sodium: 8 mg