Description
Delightful no bake cherry pecan chia energy bites deliver a perfect blend of sweet and nutty flavors. Packed with wholesome ingredients, these quick treats provide natural energy and satisfy hunger between meals without baking.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup dried cherries
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ¾ cup rolled oats
Base and Binding Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup natural unsalted peanut butter
- ¼ cup honey
- ¾ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
Supplementary Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/8 cup chia seeds
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients: rolled oats, coconut flakes, dried cherries, chopped pecans, mini chocolate chips, peanut butter, honey, and chia seeds in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Thoroughly blend the ingredients, ensuring every component is evenly distributed and thoroughly combined.
- Refrigerate the mixture for half an hour to enhance its malleability and facilitate easier shaping.
- Gently form compact, uniform spheres using clean hands, applying consistent pressure to create cohesive energy bites.
- Arrange the formed spheres on a parchment-lined surface, maintaining equal spacing between each bite.
- Return the tray to the refrigerator and allow the energy bites to set for an additional 30 minutes, which will help them maintain their shape.
- Once chilled and firm, transfer the energy bites to an airtight storage container, ensuring they remain refrigerated.
- Consume within one week for optimal freshness and flavor, enjoying a nutritious and convenient snack packed with wholesome ingredients.
Notes
- These no-bake energy bites pack a powerful nutritional punch with a delightful blend of sweet and nutty flavors.
- Chilling the mixture helps bind ingredients together, making it easier to form perfect, compact balls.
- Perfect for quick breakfasts, pre-workout snacks, or satisfying midday energy boosts.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness and enjoy for up to a week in the refrigerator.
- Customize the recipe by swapping cherries or pecans with your favorite dried fruits and nuts for variety.
- Rolled by hand, these bite-sized treats are not only delicious but also fun and simple to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Breakfast
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg