Vegan & Gluten-free NO BAKE Post Holiday Energy Bites
These healthy gluten-free and vegan NO BAKE energy bites with anise, fennel, cranberry and pistachio flavors are the perfect delicious post-holiday snack!
Servings 18 energy bites
Calories 134kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup almond butter
- 1 tablespoon agave syrup * or 1 ½ tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup chia seeds
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- ½ cup fine shredded sweetened coconut
- 2-4 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon ground fennel seed
- 1 ½ teaspoon anise
- ⅓ cup pistachios or blanched almonds , finely chopped
- ½ cups dried cranberries
- ½ cups dried apricots
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, stir together almond butter, agave, vanilla and almond extract. .
- Add oats, coconut and chia until evenly coated. Add 2 Tblsp of water.
- Stir in pistachios or almonds, cranberries, apricots, anise and fennel seed.
- At this point, if mixture still doesn't stick well, stir in additional water, as needed. Transfer mixture to refrigerator for about 10 minutes or until easier to handle.
- Remove from refrigerator and shape into 1-inch balls. Store in refrigerator in an airtight container. They also store well in the freezer for up to 4 months.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Vegan & Gluten-free NO BAKE Post Holiday Energy Bites
Amount Per Serving
Calories 134
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 2mg0%
Potassium 169mg5%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 140IU3%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Calcium 54mg5%
Iron 1.1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition
Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 140IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1.1mg
