Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup ground flax seed
- 2/3 cup toasted coconut
- 1/2 cup dried blueberries
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup nut butter (homemade almond butter recommended)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey (adjust more to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together all the dry ingredients — oats, ground flax seed, toasted coconut, dried blueberries, chia seeds, and a pinch of salt — ensuring they are evenly mixed.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the nut butter, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract until all components are well incorporated, forming a sticky mixture.
- Chill the Mixture: Place the mixture in the refrigerator and chill for about 30 minutes. This helps the mixture firm up, making it easier to shape.
- Form Energy Bites: After chilling, scoop tablespoon-sized portions and squeeze them firmly into balls so they hold their shape.
- Store and Serve: Keep the energy bites chilled for best texture and freshness. Enjoy as a nutritious snack anytime.
Notes
- You can substitute maple syrup with honey depending on your preference.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup or honey.
- These bites are best stored chilled to maintain firmness.
- Feel free to swap toasted coconut for unsweetened shredded coconut.
- Nut butter variations like peanut or cashew butter can be used.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
