Yesterday, teen Chopped Star Chef Hunter Zampa gave up his time to support the Jamie Oliver Food Revolution in New Canaan, Connecticut. Along with sponsor Walter Stewart's Market, Chef Zampa created over 350 healthy bites, which were enjoyed by kids and parents.
Thank you to everyone who so kindly got behind the whole New Canaan Food Revolution. For those who missed it due to the rain here are the highlights: http://flipagram.com/f/VmWaziEMvr
Hunter's Healthy Bites are a perfect after school tasty, nutritional and energizing snack . Get your aprons at the ready and enjoy making these!
Hunter’s Healthy Bites
Ingredients
- ½ cup pitted dates
- ½ cup soaked walnuts (soak for 2 hours in hot water)
- ¾ cups raw almonds
- 3 tablespoons honey or agave
- ¾ cups shredded coconut unsweetened (1/4 cup for rolling)
- ¼ cup raisins
- ¼ cup dried cranberries unsweetened
- 2-3 tablespoons toasted wheat germ
Directions
- Place almonds into food processor and grind into a meal texture. Add the rest of the ingredients, and process into a dough type mixture.
- To make energy bites, roll dough into 24 balls and roll each ball in coconut. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
Approved by the American Heart Association.
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