Description
These Raspberry Almond Energy Bites are a simple, no-bake snack packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, almond butter, and freeze-dried raspberries. They offer a perfect balance of natural sweetness and nutty flavor, making them an ideal quick energy boost for any time of day.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried raspberries (or fresh raspberries, mashed)
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Mix the Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the oats, almond butter, honey or maple syrup, freeze-dried raspberries, ground flaxseed, chopped almonds, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir well until the mixture starts to hold together and becomes sticky.
- Form the Bites: Using your hands, roll the mixture into bite-sized balls approximately 1 inch in diameter. If the mixture feels too sticky to handle, dampen your hands with a bit of water to make rolling easier.
- Chill the Bites: Arrange the energy bites on a parchment-lined tray and place them in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This chilling step helps the bites firm up and hold their shape.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once chilled, the Raspberry Almond Energy Bites are ready to be enjoyed as a healthy snack. Store any unused bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup to make the recipe vegan-friendly.
- Freeze-dried raspberries provide a concentrated raspberry flavor without watering down the mixture, but fresh mashed raspberries can be used as an alternative.
- If you prefer a crunchier texture, lightly toast the oats and almonds before mixing.
- To keep the bites fresh longer, store them in the freezer for up to 1 month.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free if you use certified gluten-free oats.
