As a self-proclaimed Anglophile, I just had to get that out there. I’ve been obsessed with all things British, long before the movie, V for Vendetta, came out and everybody else in the world knew about Guy Fawkes. My husband can attest for my obsession, since I always manage to inject “this one time in London…” into my daily conversations. (I studied abroad at King’s College London summer of 2005.)

Anyway…day #5: I am thankful for my education. Sure, I am working a job outside of my field, but I owe my world view and passion for learning to my college experience. Plus, it enabled me to study in London, my favorite city. PS:  I love the Jesuits. 🙂

Speaking of my adoration of the Brits, Skyfall comes out this weekend. Yay! I’ve never really been into these movies (need to go back and watch the earlier ones), but I love Daniel Craig as James Bond. Pretty sure a movie trip is on the agenda for this Saturday (yes, I plan my weekends on Monday—shameful).

Today’s recipe is not British—but it will provide energy for a long day at work.

Energy Bites w/ Dates, Walnuts, Almonds, & Coconut

(makes around 24 balls)

Ingredients

• 1 cup pitted dates (I soaked mine, since they were a little dry)
• ½ cup raw almonds
• ½ cup raw walnuts
• ¼ cup raw pepitas
• ¼ cup mixed dried cranberries & goji berries
• ¼ cup flaked, unsweetened coconut
• dash salt
• 1-2 tsp coconut oil

Directions 

1. In a food processor, grind nuts until finely ground (but not into a powder)
2. Add chopped dates and process till combined (it will be crumbly but should stick when pressed together)
3. Add salt to taste, dried berries, coconut, and coconut oil (this can be left out, but my mixture seemed a little dry)
4. Mix to incorporate
5. Shape into miniature balls & refrigerate

I like these straight out of the refrigerator. They should keep in the fridge for at least a week & can probably be frozen.