No Bake Energy Bites
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I really dig this recipe because it's the perfect snack to munch on before hitting the gym or if you simply need an energy boost throughout the day. My recipe here is an amalgamation based on a bunch of energy bite recipes I've recently looked at. It's super easy! Prep them on a Sunday morning or afternoon and you're set for the week - you'll thank yourself!
ingredients
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serves: 8
FOR BERRY CHOCOLATE
1 cup of rolled oats
1/2 cup all natural almond butter
2 tablespoons of cocoa powder
1/4 cup blueberry or raspberry agave nectar (can substitute regular agave nectar or honey)
1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
2 tablespoons of ground flax
cup ⅓ of dried cranberries
FOR COCOA PECAN
Everything is the same, except substitute the agave nectar with honey and the dried cranberries with chopped pecans.
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount per Serving
Calories: 219
- Total Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 36.9 mg
- Total Carbs: 23 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.3 g
- Sugars: 5.9 g
- Protein: 7.1 g
preparation
1. Empty all ingredients into a large bowl.
2. With a large spoon or spatula, stir and fold until well combined.
3. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4. After 30 minutes, remove from the fridge.
5. With a tablespoon or scoop, scoop out enough to roll a ball that is approx. 2 inches wide and 2 inches tall.
6. Place in a container and keep refrigerated.
Cooks' note:
30 minute refrigeration necessary during preparation.Feel free to substitute ingredients! This is a very versatile recipe. You can substitute the ground flax for chia or hemp seeds, the agave necatar and honey for maple syrup - the possibilities really are endless.
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