This guilt-free no bake energy bites recipe is super simple to make, made with
healthy ingredients, and they taste like you're eating cookie, and
yes I totally said cookie!
By no means did I come up with this BOMB.com idea, but I did
scale down a few ‘creations’ that are super healthy, awesomely
delish and extremely cost effective. If any of you are like me I'm a
total sucker for gourmet groceries stores. They must put something in
their ventilation because all I do when I am in there is spend spend spend. So
dunzooooo. So instead of buying all of these pre-made healthy treats try making
them on your own- it's bake free, you can do it!
My advice is to make a big batch at least once a month. They
are great source of protein before a workout, an easy grab-and-go
breakfast before you miss your train, perfect for your office snack draw in
between meetings or when you're having that sweet tooth after dinner.
Honestly, you don’t need a recipe to make these. All you need is a
little imagination and the right ratios, and that's what I'm
here for. But please feel free to mix it up and share your ideas!
So there are three main parts to this recipe. The base, the
glue, and the flavor! You can really play around here...
The Base:
ground flax seeds
chia seeds
protein powder
old fashioned oats
The Glue:
pitted dates (suggested)
nut butter (for more of a cookie flavor)
honey/agave (too loose on it's own)
The Flavor:
cinnamon
vanilla extract
any type of nuts
coconut flakes
chocolate chips
raisins
dried cranberries
So the recipe below is my favorite but feel free to add or
substitute any of the above ingredients, you can't go wrong! This batch makes
about 15 bites.
The recipe calls for:
blender or food Processor
1 cup of old fashioned oats
2 tablespoons chia seeds
1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
1 cup pitted dates
1 tablespoon honey (or agave nectar)
1/2 cup of coconut flakes
A handful of roasted cashews
1. Have your blender
ready and cleaned. Start with a base of 1 cup of old fashioned rolled oats. You
can also add in 2 tablespoons of chia seeds but these are optional (it gives it
a nice consistency). Next, add in the 1/2-teaspoon of cinnamon.
2. It's time to mix in the “glue” of the recipe. This is
what will hold it all together (duh). I used a combination of pitted
dates & a drop honey. The dates are great for texture and taste sweet
without adding sugar. Once all of those ingredients are in the blender be sure
to pulse it together until it looks like more like a batter.
[hint] I added a slash of water to get the consistency right.
3. Now it's time for the fun part! Add in the flavor.
Sometimes less is more so I just added roasted 1/2 a cup of
coconut flakes and a handful of roasted cashews. P.S. all of these ingredients
can be found in your local Whole Foods or Trader Joes.
4. Mix everything and add more “glue” until the mixture holds
together. Once everything is blended, form into balls, store in the
refrigerator to harden & bon appetite.
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