Have you ever wished cookie dough could be healthy? Well you're in luck because that's exactly what these energy bites taste like and they're so simple to make.
Prep Time20minutes
Total Time20minutes
Servings20(2 teaspoon-sized) bites
Ingredients
Base Recipe:
1cupshelled nutsraw (or toasted if you want)
1cuppitted dates
2cupsrolled oatsbe sure they are gluten free if necessary
2tablespoonsliquid sweetener such as maple syrup or honey
2tablespoonscoconut oil
1/4teaspoonsaltoptional
2teaspoonspure vanilla extractoptional
White Chocolate Almond:
1cupshelled almondsraw (or toasted if you want)
1cuppitted dates
2cupsrolled oatsbe sure they are gluten free if necessary
2tablespoonsliquid sweetener such as maple syrup or honey
2tablespoonscoconut oil
1/8teaspoonsaltoptional
1teaspoonpure vanilla extractoptional
1teaspoonalmond extractoptional
1/3mini white chocolate chips or finely chopped white chocolatecheck brands to make sure that it fits your dietary restrictions if necessary[optional]
Coconut Cashew Lemon:
1cupshelled cashewsraw (or toasted if you want)
1cuppitted dates
2cupsrolled oatsbe sure they are gluten free if necessary
2tablespoonsliquid sweetener such as maple syrup or honey
Zest from 1 lemon and 1 teaspoon of juice
1/4cupunsweetened dried coconut flakesplus more for coating
1/2teaspoonpure coconut extractoptional
2tablespoonscoconut oil
1/8teaspoonsaltoptional
2teaspoonspure vanilla extractoptional
Walnut Fudge Brownie:
1cupshelled walnutsraw (or toasted if you want)
1cuppitted dates
2cupsrolled oatsbe sure they are gluten free if necessary
2tablespoonsliquid sweetener such as maple syrup or honey
2tablespoonscoconut oil
1/4cupcocoa powder
1/8teaspoonsaltoptional
2teaspoonspure vanilla extractoptional
1/3mini chocolate chips or finely chopped dark chocolatecheck brands to make sure that it fits your dietary restrictions if necessary[optional]
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip:
1cupshelled peanutsraw (or toasted if you want)
1cuppitted dates
2cupsrolled oatsbe sure they are gluten free if necessary
2tablespoonsliquid sweetener such as maple syrup or honey
2tablespoonscoconut oil
1/8teaspoonsaltoptional
2teaspoonspure vanilla extractoptional
1/3mini chocolate chips or finely chopped dark chocolatecheck brands to make sure that it fits your dietary restrictions if necessary[optional]
Maple Pecan:
1cupshelled pecansraw (or toasted if you want), plus more for topping each ball if desired
1cuppitted dates
2cupsrolled oatsbe sure they are gluten free if necessary
2tablespoonsmaple syrup
2tablespoonscoconut oil
1/8teaspoonsaltoptional
2teaspoonspure vanilla extractoptional
1teaspoonpure maple extract
Instructions
Combine the nuts and oats in a food processor or blender (a small one works best) and pulse together until finely ground. Add the remaining ingredients, except chocolate chips for the flavors that add them, and pulse again until as smooth as you'd like. (I left mine a bit gritty for texture but if you'd rather, you should probably be able to get it completely pureed.) For the recipes using it, pour in chocolate chips/or chunks and pulse just to combine.
Roll the mixture into small bite-size balls (about 2 teaspoons each). If you're mixture seems a bit sticky or too soft, place it in the fridge to chill for about 30 minutes and it should be easier.
For the coconut ones, roll in extra coconut shreds and for the maple pecan top with some extra whole pecans. That's it, enjoy these on-the-go or as a quick snack whenever you need an energy boost or you have a late night craving! Store in an air-tight container at room temp for up to 1 week or in the fridge for as long as 2 or 3 weeks (though they'd probably last even longer).