The common thought is that it is incredibly rare to enjoy a snack that is healthy and flavorful. If you believe that sentiment, then you are not a professional snacker. Healthy doesn’t mean that food is flavorless or unenjoyable. In fact, many snack recipes that we post in our recipe section are quite addictive. In the case of these energy bites, they provide a sweet cinnamon vanilla flavor and lots of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. They are great to enjoy between meals or even as a filling breakfast.
It is very easy to make energy bites, so long as you have a food processor. The oats help to bind the ingredients together, making it easier to roll the blended mixture into bite-sized balls. When it comes time to form the mixture into balls, make sure to wet your hands with some cold water. That will help the blended mixture from sticking to your hands. And when you roll the dough into balls, make sure to place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. That will prevent the balls from sticking to the pan.
Should you want to use these energy bites as a pre-workout snack, feel free to add a couple scoops of plant-based protein powder. If that’s the path you want to go down, make sure to omit about a quarter-cup of almond flour. Ideally, choose a non-soy protein powder because about 95% of soy is genetically modified. Choose pea protein or a mixture of plant proteins that exclude soy. Obviously, this is an optional step and the energy bites will taste just great without the protein powder.
- Prep Time:10m
- Total Time:10m
- Serves: 12 servings
- Category: Appetizers & Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 3/4 c rolled oats
- 3/4 c almond flour
- 1 tbsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 c almond butter (sub sunflower seed butter if allergic to nuts)
- 3/4 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/4 c grade A maple syrup
Instructions
- Add the oats to a food processor and blend until finely ground. Pour the remaining ingredients into the food processor and blend until well combined.
- You may need to stop blending, scrape down the sides, and continue blending to fully incorporate all of the ingredients.
- If you would prefer to blend the oats and then mix the ingredients together in a bowl by hand, you can do that as well.
- Once the batter is formed, wet your hands with cold water and form bite-sized balls. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and then place them in the freezer for 20-30 minutes, or until firm.
- When the energy bites are firm, remove from the freezer and enjoy. Store the leftover bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.
