Description
These Oatmeal Cranberry Energy Bites are a quick, protein-packed, no-bake snack made with gluten-free oats, dried cranberries, flaxseed, and almond butter. Perfect for a healthy snack or a quick breakfast.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups gluten-free old fashioned oats
1 cup unsweetened dried cranberries
¼ cup ground flaxseed
¼ cup raw honey
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ cup unsweetened almond butter
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the energy bites from sticking.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, stir together the oats, dried cranberries, flaxseed, honey, maple syrup, and cinnamon until well combined.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, spoon the almond butter and microwave for 30 seconds to soften and melt. Stir halfway through.
- Pour the melted almond butter over the oat mixture and stir until everything is thoroughly combined.
- Using a cookie scoop or two teaspoons, portion out the mixture and roll it into small balls. You should get around 30-35 energy bites.
- Place the energy bites on the prepared baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to firm up.
- Once chilled, transfer the bites to a freezer bag or airtight container. Store in the freezer for up to a month.
Notes
- Nut-Free: Substitute almond butter with sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.
- Sweetener Swap: Use stevia or monk fruit sweetener for a lower-sugar option.
- Customizable Add-ins: Feel free to add chocolate chips, chia seeds, or pumpkin seeds for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Snack, Breakfast
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3-4 energy bites
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
