Blueberry & Persimmon Almond Bites

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Skill Level	Easy

Preparation Time	5 minutes	Total Time	20 minutes
Servings	6 (2 bites each)	Cost Per Serving	$0.87

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Place almonds and oats in a food processor and blend into a flour. Pour into a bowl, add the chopped dates.
Add the remaining ingredients in the food processor and pulse until smooth. Fold into the dry ingredients to form a batter.
Use a small ice cream scoop or spoon small balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment. Bake for 15 minutes.
Serve with yogurt.

PDF link to nutrition facts table for Blueberry & Persimmon Almond Bites

One medium persimmon has about 100 calories and 6 grams of fibre. Most of the fibre is in the form of soluble fibre which can help keep blood sugar stable and keep hunger at bay.
Persimmons are an excellent source of vitamins A and C. One medium persimmon has 55% of the vitamin A and 20% of the vitamin C most people need in a day. Both of these vitamins are antioxidants that help strengthen the immune system. Antioxidants can help prevent or repair free radical damage, which may reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease.
Persimmons are an excellent source of manganese, a mineral that helps keep blood sugar stable. Manganese is needed for healthy brain and nerve function.