Cherry Almond Energy Bites
Yield: 30-35 bites
Cherry Almond Energy Bites
These Cherry Almond no bake energy balls are great as a healthy vegan breakfast, midafternoon pick-me-up, or pre/post-workout snacks. You can use the base recipe as a starting point for whatever flavor combinations you like.
Prep time: 20 MinInactive time: 15 MinTotal time: 35 Min
Ingredients
- 4-6 medjool dates, pitted
- 2-4 Tbsp hot water (to cover dates)
- 1.5 c old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ c almond flour
- 2 Tbsp ground flaxseed
- 2 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1 c dried chopped cherries
- ½ c almond butter
- 1 tsp almond extract
Instructions
- In a small bowl or mug, create a date paste by combining dates and hot water. After soaking for a few minutes, mash dates with a fork until mostly smooth and set aside.
- Add old-fashioned oats, almond flour, flaxseed, chia seeds, and chopped cherries to a large bowl and stir to combine.
- Add the almond butter, almond extract, and date paste and stir everything together until thoroughly combined.
- Portion out the “dough” using a cookie scooper or tablespoon and then roll between the palms of your hands to form a ball.
- Chill the balls on a plate in the fridge for 15-30 minutes and then transfer to a storage container and store in the fridge.
Notes
Note: In Step 3, you want to form a “dough” that is quite dense and sticks together well, but isn’t overly sticky when you touch it. If your dough is too sticky, add another 1-2 tablespoons of oats or almond flour to thicken it up. If your dough is too dry or crumbly, add another 1-2 tablespoons of almond butter or a small splash or water or plant-based milk until it comes together.