Disclaimer: This recipe is not Full Body Cleanse-approved. Sorry, folks, but sometimes we like to post recipes that work well as you transition into life after cleansing. These recipes are meant to help you, and you can also use them if you participate in our Maintenance Package or Going Vegan 20-day Challenge products. The name of the game is: simple ingredients. You do not have to overcomplicate things, and you definitely do not need to use harmful ingredients.
These vegan no bake cinnamon energy bites have a flavor that is reminiscent of a cinnamon roll, only these are much healthier. They make for a great on-the-go snack or breakfast treat. Just one or two will help fill you up and simultaneously satisfy your sweet tooth. You may already have the ingredients on hand! These energy bites contain the following:
- Cinnamon: This warming spice helps to give the bites their signature spice flavor.
- Rolled oats: The oats not only add a lot of fiber and protein, but they also give the bites an extra chewy texture. They also serve as a binder, which helps the bites stay together when you form them.
- Medjool dates: Time for the sweetness! These dates work to provide natural sweetness and, similar to the oats, act as a binder to help everything stick together.
- Almond butter: Almond butter provides a lovely richness and creaminess, along with more protein and healthy fats. Just make sure that you get the unsweetened and oil-free variety. In fact, try to get raw almond butter, as that is the best version.
- Vanilla extract: A little vanilla extract goes a long way, and it also complements the cinnamon. If you can, purchase pure alcohol-free vanilla extract, as that is a better product.
- Prep Time:10m
- Total Time:10m
- Serves: 10 servings
- Category: Appetizers & Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 c rolled oats
- 1 tbsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3/4 c unsweetened almond butter
- 12 medjool dates, pitted
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a food processor and blend until completely combined. The mixture should resemble a dough-like consistency.
- You may need to stop blending, scrape down the sides, and continue blending in order to fully incorporate the ingredients.
- Wet your hands with water and begin rolling the mixture into bite-size (tablespoon-sized) balls. You should get about 10 balls from this mixture. Place them on a small baking sheet lined with parchment paper and place them in the freezer for 45-60 minutes and then remove to enjoy.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks, or in the freezer for up to two months.
