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"Raw" Blackberry Energy Bites

9/5/2017

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Blackberry season is coming to an end. Nothing is more enjoyable than walking the paths less traveled in Seattle to find blackberry and raspberry bushes in full bloom. Whether it's a nearbybush, or a wall of berries stretched alongside a bike path, there is no shortage of blackberry bushes in the city.

And inspired by nature, I wanted to create something with blackberries thanks to the local harvest season and these tiny purple flowers that also look like blackberries. 
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I photographed these after making the energy bites, which promotes a deep purple color while kissed by the setting sunlight. Overnight, the balls harden and transform into a lighter purple color, like what you see in the flowers. 

Whenever I create raw or almost-raw foods, I try to enjoy food in its natural state. You can always add more sweetener to make the bites more enjoyable. 
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"I think that I do feel that my nature is to express what this self, this particular self at this time, experiences in the world. And that is so organic - I use this metaphor a lot but I'll use it again - it's like a pine tree producing pine cones, or a blackberry bush producing blackberries - it's just what happens with this being, now."
Alice Walker

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"Raw" Blackberry Energy Bites
Prep Time: 10 minutes 
Makes 10-13

Ingredients:
1/2 cup blackberries
1/2 cup cashews
1/4 cup + 2 dates
1 tbsp rolled oats (optional)
3 tbsp flax meal
3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp - 1 tbsp maple syrup or agave nectar (add more for sweeter taste)
pinch of salt

Directions:
Begin by pulsing the dry ingredients. Next, add in the remaining ingredients and blend until combined, like a sticky dough. Scoop the mixture and roll in between your palms. Once finished, store in a sealed container in the refrigerator. 

The balls harden once cooled in the refrigerator.
 
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    Elizabeth Rae Kovar M.A. is  Author of her memoir, Finding Om and is a Fitness Trainer, Yogi, Reiki Master, Presenter and Lover of Life. To view her portfolio please visit www.elizabethkovar.com
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