Description

Craving a snack that’s both healthy and satisfying? These Guilt-Free Energy Bites: No Flour, No Sugar are packed with natural ingredients like oats, fruits, and nuts, offering the perfect balance of flavor and nutrition. Quick to prepare and ideal for meal prep, they’re the ultimate grab-and-go snack to fuel your day guilt-free.

Ingredients

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1 cup oatmeal
50 g cranberries
50 g dried apricots
60 g nuts (choose from almonds, walnuts, or cashews)
1 banana, mashed
1 apple, peeled and grated
50 g oat flakes

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Instructions

1. Prepare the Ingredients

Blend the oatmeal and oat flakes in a food processor until they form a coarse, flour-like texture.
Chop the cranberries, dried apricots, and nuts into small pieces.
Peel and grate the apple. Mash the banana until smooth.

2. Combine the Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, add the oat flour, cranberries, apricots, and nuts.
Stir in the grated apple and mashed banana.
Mix thoroughly until the mixture becomes sticky and cohesive.

3. Form the Energy Bites

Scoop out small portions of the mixture and roll them into balls about the size of a walnut.
Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

4. Refrigerate and Serve

Chill the energy bites in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow them to firm up.
Once set, transfer them to an airtight container for storage.

Notes

Storage: Keep the energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Freezer Option: Freeze the bites for up to 2 months and thaw as needed.
Customize It: Feel free to swap the cranberries and apricots with other dried fruits like raisins, dates, or figs.
Gluten-Free Option: Use certified gluten-free oats to make this recipe completely gluten-free.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: Snack
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: Global