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Blueberry Coconut Energy Bites

No-bake energy bites made with oats, flaxseed, chia, almond butter, dried blueberries, and sweetened flaked coconut. Quick to mix and chill for a healthy snack.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 cupold-fashioned rolled oats or gluten-free oats
  • 1/4 cupground flaxseed meal
  • 2 tablespoonschia seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoonground cinnamon
  • A pinch of sea salt
  • 1/2 cupcreamy almond butter
  • 1/4 cuphoney
  • 1/2 teaspoonvanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspooncoconut extract optional
  • 1/4 cupdried blueberries
  • 1/4 cupsweetened flaked coconut

Instructions

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, 1/4 cup ground flaxseed meal, 2 tablespoons chia seeds, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of sea salt; stir to combine.
  • Put 1/2 cup creamy almond butter in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 20–30 seconds, or until slightly softened, then stir until smooth.
  • Add 1/4 cup honey, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract (optional) to the warmed almond butter; stir until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
  • Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until well combined. Fold in 1/4 cup dried blueberries and 1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut until evenly distributed.
  • If the mixture is too sticky to handle, chill it in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes to firm slightly.
  • Scoop and roll the mixture into small balls, using about 1–2 tablespoons of mixture per ball.
  • Place the energy bites in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 1 month.

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • small microwave-safe bowl
  • Microwave
  • Spoon or Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Refrigerator

Notes

3. Add 1/4 cup honey, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract (optional) to the warmed almond butter; stir until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
7. Place the energy bites in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 1 month.