Walnut-Blueberry Oatmeal Energy Bites

Method

Preheat the oven to 350°F and cover cookie sheets with parchment paper. 

In a large mixing bowl, combine the walnuts, flour, oatmeal, coconut, maple sugar, cinnamon, cardamom and salt.

Stir with a fork or whisk until completely mixed.  Add the blueberries and stir to combine.  

Combine the maple syrup, olive oil and butter in a small saucepan.

Place over medium heat and stir until the butter melts.  In a small bowl, add the baking soda to the boiling water and stir to dissolve.

Add to the syrup mixture and stir to blend; it will become very bubbly.  Pour into the dry ingredients and stir vigorously to combine. 

Using a tablespoon and your hands, scoop up pieces of dough and press them into walnut-sized balls.

Place about 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets. With your fingers or the palm of your hand, flatten each ball slightly into a puck shape.

Bake 10 - 12 minutes, until the cookies have spread slightly and are golden brown around the edges.

Cool 5 minutes on the pan, then transfer the cookies to a rack to cool completely.  Store in an airtight container.

Note:
This recipe comes together very quickly, so you can make a batch for now, or store them the freezer for later. That is if they make it from the oven to the freezer!