LCBO Food & Drink Spring 2020

RAISING THE BAR

SEA SALT, MAPLE & CASHEW PROTEIN BITES

These energy bites are so simple and filling. The combination of sweet maple syrup mixed with flaky sea salt pairs perfectly with the creaminess of cashews. This recipe will quickly become a favourite in your house. It can easily go from bites to bars too!

1 ⁄ cups (375 mL) unroasted unsalted cashews 8 pitted Medjool dates ⁄ cup (60 mL) pure maple syrup 1 tsp (5 mL) pure vanilla extract ⁄ tsp (1 mL) fine salt Flaky sea salt, for topping

2 Shape mixture into 15 bite-sized balls. Sprinkle with a touch of flaky salt. 3 Refrigerate until ready to eat. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.

1 Place cashews, dates, maple syrup, vanilla and fine salt in a food processor. Blend until mixture begins to come together, about 60 seconds, scraping down the sides as needed. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm.

Makes 15 bites

Vegan, gluten-free + low sugar

TO TURN THESE PROTEIN BITES INTO PROTEIN BARS, TRANSFER MIXTURE TO AN 8 INCH 20 CM SQUARE BAKING DISH LINED WITH PARCHMENT PAPER. PRESS MIXTURE DOWN FLAT TO SHAPE. FREEZE FOR 60 MINUTES, REMOVE FROM PAN AND SLICE INTO BARS.

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SPRING 2020 FOOD & DRINK