Best Dried Fruit Energy Nuggets Recipes

DRIED FRUIT ENERGY BARS

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These dried fruit energy bars are the perfect breakfast option for busy people. They're easy to make ahead and jam-packed with ingredients like chia seeds, quinoa and oats that will keep you fueled throughout the day. - Andrea Potischman, Menlo Park, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups old-fashioned oats
10 Medjool dates, pitted
3 tablespoons coconut oil
2/3 cup almond butter
3 tablespoons whey protein powder
2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Line an 8-in. square baking pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides. Prepare quinoa according to package directions. Transfer to a large bowl. Set aside and allow to cool completely. , In a food processor, combine dates, coconut oil, almond butter, protein powder and vanilla. Cover and pulse until blended. Add coconut and chia seeds. Pulse until combined. Add oats and cooked quinoa. Pulse until combined., Press firmly into prepared pan. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until set. Lifting with parchment, remove from pan. Using a serrated knife, cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 45mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

AIR-FRIED JACKFRUIT NUGGETS

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The very best vegan/vegetarian fried "chicken." These jackfruit nuggets are packed with flavor and have a crispy fried shell with a secret ingredient to hold everything together. I love using my air fryer for these recipes, as it cuts out so much of the oil and fat. And creates these perfectly crispy pieces. Toss in your favorite wing sauce and enjoy!

Provided by Vegan Aloha Kitchen

Categories Vegetarian Main Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

1 cup almond milk
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons aquafaba (chickpea water)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons paprika
3 tablespoons ground white pepper
2 tablespoons garlic salt
1 tablespoon celery salt
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon dried mustard powder
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons ground thyme
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup panko bread crumbs
6 medium (blank)s rice paper sheets
1 (14 ounce) can jackfruit, drained and shredded
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
cooking spray

Steps:

Whisk together almond milk and vinegar; let sit for 5 minutes. Whisk in aquafaba and cornstarch.
Mix flour, paprika, white pepper, garlic salt, celery salt, ginger, mustard powder, black pepper, salt, thyme, basil, and oregano in a shallow bowl until well combined. Place bread crumbs in another shallow bowl.
Cut rice paper sheets in half. Dip one piece of rice paper in warm water until it becomes soft and pliable, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Lay rice paper on a work surface and fill with some jackfruit. Fold the edges over the jackfruit and roll into a nugget shape. Repeat with remaining rice paper sheets and jackfruit.
Roll each nugget in the flour mixture until coated. Dip in the milk mixture, then dip in the bread crumbs, then dip into the flour mixture again, making sure each nugget is completely coated.
Spray the basket of an air fryer with cooking spray. Place nuggets in the basket, making sure to leave room between the pieces.
Air-fry at 370 degrees F (188 degrees C) for 10 minutes. Flip nuggets and cook until crispy, 5 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.9 calories, Carbohydrate 71.3 g, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 3454.6 mg, Sugar 1.8 g