Cherry Cranberry Energy Bites
Delightful fusion of dried cherries and cranberries with creamy almond butter and oats, perfect for a quick and healthy snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried cherries
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup oats
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup chia seeds or flaxseeds
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the dried cherries, dried cranberries, oats, almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), chia seeds (or flaxseeds), vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Using a sturdy spoon or spatula, mix the ingredients until they are thoroughly combined, creating a sticky mixture that binds nicely.
- Take a scoop of the mixture and roll it into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the formed energy bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate the bites for at least 30 minutes to help them firm up.
- Once chilled, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Notes
If the mixture feels too dry or crumbly, add a bit more almond butter or honey to help it stick together.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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