No-bake power bites recipe

  • 1/2 cup chopped dates
  • 1/2 cup figs (stemmed)
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup wheat germ
  • 5 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder
  • 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

In food processor, combine first five ingredients. Process until dough forms a ball. In small bowl, mix the crumbs and lemon juice. Roll dough into 1" balls and coat with crumbs. Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks. Makes 4 balls. Nutritional info per ball: 240 calories; 54g carbohydrates; 2.5g fat; 5.5g protein Dried fruit provides the bulk of the carbohydrates and calories in the bites. Because it contains a significant amount of fiber (more than 8 grams per serving), they are best eaten before and during sports that do not stimulate the gastrointestinal tract. These sports would include cycling, swimming, and hiking.
They may not settle in your stomach if you're going to participate in high-impact types of activities such as running or aerobics. So in order to keep it all in, these would not be a good idea when participating in a tri-athelon!