Energy Bites Recipe
These chocolate no bake energy bites are crafted from just 5 simple natural ingredients, featuring natural sweeteners. They're gluten-free and easily adaptable to a vegan diet.
INGREDIENTS
For Energy Bites
- ¾ cup dried plums, chopped or pulse in a food processor (150g)
- ¼ cup dried apricots, chopped or pulse in a food processor (50g)
- 2 ½ tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 3 tablespoon dark mini chocolate chips, or semi sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup walnuts, chopped (50g), or your choice of nuts
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
For Chocolate covered glaze
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips or shredded chocolate, 100g
INSTRUCTIONS
- Mix all energy bite ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Roll into small balls, transfer to cookie sheet and chill for 30 minutes.
- While chilling, melt chocolate using a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring each time. Dip each ball in chocolate using two forks.
- Place the balls back on baking sheet and refrigerate until firm, preferably overnight or check after 1-3 hours for setting.
NOTES
- This recipe makes about 14-16 energy bites.
- Energy bars: Press the mixture into a lined square baking dish. Refrigerate, then cut into bars for no-bake energy bars!
- These bites can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or frozen for about 6 months. Consider making extra and keeping them refrigerated or frozen for convenience.
ADD YOUR OWN PRIVATE NOTES
NUTRITION
Calories: 119kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 0.1mgSodium: 53mgPotassium: 178mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 158IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 0.4mg
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