No-Bake Almond Joy Energy Bites
Made with dark chocolate, almond butter and coconut, these energy bites are a healthier alternative to the popular Almond Joy candy! (vegan + gluten-free)
Servings: 18 bites
Calories: 129kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almond butter I like Justin's Vanilla Almond Butter
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup rolled oats*
- 1/2 cup brown rice cereal I used chocolate flavored
- 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/4 cup ground flax seed
- 1/4 cup hemp seeds
- pinch salt
- 1/2 cup mini dark chocolate chips Enjoy Life brand is vegan
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir together the almond butter and maple syrup until smooth. *If the nut butter is too firm, microwave it for 15-20 seconds to melt. Add all of the remaining ingredients to the bowl and mix together until evenly coated. Refrigerate the mixture for 10 minutes.
- Using a scooper or a large spoon, scoop out 1-2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll into a ball, continuing until all of the mixture is rolled into balls.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or at room temperature for up to one week.
Notes
Nutrition Facts are for 1 energy bite, assuming you get 18 bites from the recipe. The facts are an estimate and may vary depending on specific ingredients you choose.
Nutrition
Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg