Description
Packed with wholesome goodness, Honey Almond Energy Bites deliver a delightful blend of natural sweetness and nutritious ingredients. Quick to prepare and perfect for on-the-go snacking, you’ll love these protein-rich morsels that provide a satisfying energy boost.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Whole Grains:
- 1 cup (240 ml / 8 ounces) rolled oats
- 1/2 cup (120 ml / 4 ounces) almond butter
- 1/2 cup (120 ml / 4 ounces) honey
- 1/2 cup (120 ml / 4 ounces) chopped almonds
- 1/4 cup (60 ml / 2 ounces) ground flaxseed
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Coating:
- Extra chopped almonds
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend rolled oats, almond butter, honey, chopped almonds, ground flaxseed, vanilla extract, and salt until a cohesive, slightly sticky texture develops.
- Using clean hands, carefully craft uniform bite-sized spheres approximately one inch in diameter, ensuring consistent shape and size.
- Optional: Enhance exterior texture by delicately rolling each energy bite in additional finely chopped almonds for a delightful crunch and visual appeal.
- Arrange formed bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring minimal contact between spheres.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes at 40°F to solidify consistency and improve structural integrity.
- Transfer chilled energy bites to an airtight container, storing in refrigerator for optimal freshness up to seven days.
- Enjoy as a quick nutritional snack, pre-workout boost, or midday energy enhancement whenever hunger or fatigue strikes.
Notes
- Customize the texture by adjusting the almond butter amount for a firmer or softer bite.
- Experiment with different nuts like walnuts or pecans to add variety and unique flavor profiles.
- Enhance nutritional value by incorporating chia seeds or hemp hearts for extra protein and omega-3s.
- Make these bites gluten-free by using certified gluten-free oats for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Breakfast
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg