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More Energy Bites

Amy Yeoman

I love making and eating these little bites!!

A couple tips:

  • buy A LOT of almond butter before you start. Also, make sure you have all the ingredients, because I am prone to realizing I am missing one in the midst of making these.

  • Freeze them when you are done. They will last longer.

  • Use applesauce and a little bit of honey, instead of all honey

  • Pick a protein powder that is unflavored.

You may have to dedicate a chunk of time aside if you want to make all of these, BUT then you’ll be set for snacks for a while!!

Oatmeal Raisin Bites

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups oats

  • 1/2 cup protein powder

  • 1/4 cup chia seeds

  • 1 heaping tsp cinnamon

  • pinch of salt

  • 1 cup almond butter

  • 2 TBSP honey

  • 6 TBSP applesauce

  • 1 tsp vanilla

  • 1/2 cup raisins

How to:

  1. Heat almond butter and honey in a microwave safe bowl for 20-30 seconds, or until warm.

  2. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl until combined.

  3. Form into 24 balls and place on a plate and then in the freezer. Once frozen, store in an airtight container or bag in the freezer.

Chocolate Coconut Pistachio Energy Bites

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup shelled pistachios

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

  • 1/4 cup coconut flour (or oat flour)

  • 1/2 cup dark cocoa powder

  • 3/4 cup almond butter

  • 2 TBSP honey

  • 6 TBSP applesauce

  • 1/2 tsp vanilla

  • 1/4 cup protein powder

How to:

  1. Pulse the pistachios in a food processor until chopped into fine pieces.

  2. Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. It may feel like it won’t mix, but keep working at it and it will all come together.

  3. Make into 24 balls and place on a plate and then in the freezer. Once frozen, place in an airtight container or bag and freeze until ready to eat.

Fig Newton Energy Bites

Ingredients:

  • 15 figs

  • 7 dates

  • 3/8 cup almond butter

  • 3/4 cup oats

  • 1/4 cup protein powder

  • 2 TBSP flax meal

  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

  • 1 tsp vanilla

How to:

  1. Place all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until it starts to form together.

  2. Form ingredients into 18 balls. You may find that you’ll have to pack the mixture tight to make it stay together.

  3. Place balls on a plate and stick in the freezer. Once frozen, place in an airtight container or bag and stick back into freezer until ready to enjoy!

I hope you enjoy these as much as we do!