Energy Bites With Coconut Flakes

Fine macaron coconut desiccated coconut this is my favorite kind of unsweetened coconut to use as it is so finely milled it helps shape the balls bites perfectly i also find that the taste is less overpowering.

Energy bites with coconut flakes.

Fill a bowl with cup coconut flakes. To make this no bake energy bites recipe you will need the following ingredients. The ingredients and substitutions. So i tweaked that recipe just slightly to make these almond butter energy bites for something different and peanut allergy friendly for my little brother.

I was inspired by my friend natalie s post here which lays out a general base recipe and started testing out different flavor combinations i like. These almond butter bites have just almond butter oats honey chocolate chips and unsweetened coconut flakes. Rolled oats not quick cooking coconut flakes unsweetened could be toasted ground flax seed aka flax meal mini chocolate chips or mini m ms peanut butter regular or all natural. Sprinkle shredded coconut or coconut flakes onto a plate and roll the balls in it to lightly coat.

Store the bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or the freezer for up to. Chill for about 4 5 hours or until mixture hardens. If you want to make bars line a baking pan with parchment paper. Unsweetened coconut can be used instead of sweetened if desired.

Find the recipe here. Roll into golf sized bites. Roll the bites in coconut flakes until the bites are thoroughly covered. Also called rolled oats these will serve as the base ingredient for our energy bites.

Press the mixture into the pan about inch thick. Keep these energy balls in the refrigerator as they lose their shape if left on the counter. Just make sure to buy shredded coconut and not coconut flakes. 2 cups old fashioned oats 1 and 1 2 cups sweetened coconut flakes 1 2 cup honey i use aunt sue s raw unfiltered honey 2 3 cup peanut butter 1 4 teaspoon salt 1 cup chocolate chips optional pulse oats and coconut in a blender for about 20 seconds until coarsely chopped.

These little bites full of almonds and cashews provide healthy fats and fiber to keep you fueled throughout the day and also keep your heart in tip top shape. Bursting with flavor you get the incredible taste of key lime pie in these coconut lime energy bites without the guilt. I ve tried a bunch of different kinds with the help of my flavor bible but this raspberry coconut version. Though i ve been making protein energy bites for a long time these are paleo and whole30 compliant and more about fat than protein.

These energy bites are made from 7 ingredients which you can add to omit or change out as you see fit. Which i highly recommend toasting either briefly in the oven or in a sauté pan before adding to the energy bites.