Ideal for on-the-go breakfasts or between meal snacks, these tasty little no-bake energy bites pack a nutritious punch of protein, potassium, and other nutrients.
Course
Snack
Cuisine
American
Yields12Bites
AuthorRobin Robertson
Ingredients
3/4cupold-fashioned oats
1/2cuptoasted walnuts
2tablespoonsvegan protein powder (I use Sun Warrior vanilla)
2tbspcocoa powder
1teaspooncinnamon
1ripe banana, cut into chunks
2tablespoonsalmond butter
1/4cupmaple syrup
1/2cupdried cranberries
2tablespoonsground flaxseeds
1cupshredded toasted coconut, ground
Instructions
In a food processor, combine oats, walnuts, protein powder, cocoa powder, and cinnamon. Pulse until well mixed. Add the banana, almond butter, and maple syrup. Pulse until combined. Add the cranberries and flaxseeds, and pulse until combined.
Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls. If the balls are too soft, refrigerate or freeze them for an hour. Roll the balls in the ground coconut.
Transfer to a platter and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Store tightly covered in the refrigerator.