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Little bits of heaven….that’s what these are. Loaded with dried cherries, nuts, chia seeds and more, one bite is all you need to give you a quick boost of energy. One bite and you will be addicted. I promise you.
Balance, that’s what life is all about. There’s a Seinfeld episode (ok…I may be dating myself but let’s stay focused) when Jerry is talking about the balance amongst his group of friends. When one person is at a high….one is low. It’s all about balance. That’s kinda how I live. At least when it comes to my food. I constantly fight cravings….mostly sweet. And salty….and fatty. I’m constantly looking for ways to keep quick, healthy and easy snacks at the ready so I can curb my cravings….no matter what they may be. Kinda like my CopyCat Apricot Macadamia Kind Bars. (You should try those too, BTW.) This is that kind of snack. This is the kind of snack I would have stockpiled at the office when I worked outside the home. Now….I keep these little buggers in the fridge. My new problem….I have a hard time eating just one. And then not eating a burger later. Balance.
So simple to throw together….maybe not so simple to roll into little balls but clean hands were key here. I think I washed my hands every third ball. I didn’t want to use cooking spray or oil or butter, I was trying to keep things a little cleaner here. So, take a few seconds and wash up…then make more…then wash…then roll. You get it.
Filled with dried chewy cherries, crunchy pecans, powerful chia seeds, hearty oats, coconut, honey and peanut butter….and CHOCOLATE…these Energy Bites will provide you with plenty of fuel for a quick workout or a boost of energy for that mid-afternoon slump. You know that one where you just want to crawl under your desk with a pillow….George Costanza-style. Don’t be like George.
They may not be pretty but they sure are tasty, filling and satisfying. You may actually start to crave these Energy Bites and that, my friends, is a craving worth satisfying. Am I right?
No Bake Cherry Pecan Chia Energy Bites
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/2 cup dried cherries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup natural unsalted peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/8 cup chia seeds
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients until thoroughly incorporated. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Using clean hands, shape approximately two tablespoons of the mixture into a ball and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Repeat the procedure until all the dough is used. Chill the energy bites in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Serving Size 1 energy bit
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Amount Per Serving
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Calories 114
Calories from Fat 59
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% Daily Value*
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Total Fat 6.5g 10%
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Saturated Fat 3.1g 15%
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Trans Fat 0.0g
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Cholesterol 0mg
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Sodium 1mg
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Potassium 17mg
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Total Carbohydrates 11.9g 4%
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Dietary Fiber 1.7g 7%
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Sugars 6.9g
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Protein 1.9g
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Hello
Do you think dried cranberries would be good for this recipe?
Hi Scarlett! Yes, we used dried cranberries as a substitute before. If you find the mixture is too dry, add a little more water until the mixture holds together.
I’m about to make these, but I’m curious if there is a specific reason to roll them into balls, rather than make them into bars?
I like the balls for portion size but you can press them into a pan and cut into bars if you prefer.
Skip these. As described they do not stick together well. I ended up adding in extra honey and peanut butter to try to help as well as extra refrigerated time. Nothing helped and they ended up being way too sweet. Good idea but not worth the time. There are better recipes out there for high energy snacks
Hi Andrea! I’m so sorry the recipe didn’t work out for you. I’ll definitely have to go back and test them again since so many are having some trouble with them. Thanks for your comment!
Hello! Going to make these today. Maybe I will use a small cookie scooper so I don’t have to use my hands. Will let you know how that works out.
Thank you! I hope you enjoyed them and please let me know if you ran into issues because this is an older recipe that I don’t make often.
Finger licking damn good!
I subbed a few things: pecans for chopped almonds, dried cherries for cranberries, honey for agave, peanut butter for almond butter. My favorite energy balls for sure! Great with red wine! Oh, and used white chips for chocolate.
Love your substitutions and wine pairing suggestion! 🙂
I followed the recipe to the letter, but they didn’t mold into balls, they just fell apart. I added a bit of water but it didn’t help. I just ended up dividing the mixture into 5 containers. It was really yummy though!
I’m so sorry they didn’t work out for you. If you decide to try them again, use a little more peanut butter and honey. That’s the binder to hold them together, like glue. 🙂
Same thing happened to me; I’ll add more peanut butter and/or honey next time. They are delicious!
I’m going to go back and retest the recipe. I’d hate to have them not work for you. I need to have some healthy snacks on hand anyway so I’ll report back. Thanks for the feedback.
Oh don’t worry about retesting them, I think I left the batter out too long on the counter before trying to roll it. I tried rolling them right out of the fridge and it was way better 🙂
Oh my SCORE! Soon good. And no bake. JUST made these more for work than anything. Ate 3 already. Now I have to hide them from ME.. I bumped up the cherries and changed 1/2 the nuts to crushed walnuts. My tongue is So happy..Thank You!! On rotation snacks Now.
I’m so glad you enjoyed them! They can be finicky when you’re rolling them but patience is rewarded! Thank you for your comment!