You just know when someone's got that magnetism of a supernova. That charisma, contagious laugh, that rare star quality. But where does she get it? Maybe she's born with it, but maybe it's those flourless, no butter/no oil, no bake delectable energy bites . I guess you just won't know until you try them...
The hardest part about these delectable energy bites is that you can't have just one. Trust me, I've tried. Whether you're pmsing and need that chocolate fix, need a quick snack before or after the gym, or running out the door to pick up 15 kids for carpool early in the am, these are your best, quickest, and healthiest bet! I freeze them because the consistency is especially delicious while being cold.
Once you hear how healthy these ingredients are, your freezer will be stocked with these bad boys for good!
All you need are the ingredients listed below. My only request is that you buy the Trader Joe's peanut butter (pic below) because it literally tastes like the inside of a Reese's bar and for some great reason has 85% less fat than regular peanut butter. You could use any peanut butter, almond butter or coconut oil but that's if you're ok with them not being as fa-reakin awesome! You're only 'work' with these bad boys, is taking the dates and boiling them in hot water (I boil them in almond milk for 3 minutes) you could do this in your microwave as well. This is just to soften them up so that they blend well in your blender. If you're not willing to do that, then don't! It'll still be just as irresistible!
So that's it! Take all the ingredients, put them into a blender, start spooning, form balls with your hands and then store in the freezer or refrigerator! Lastly, plop your feet up, give a good hair toss, and indulge!
These tasty little snacks are full of real food ingredients including whole oats, chia seeds, and quinoa. They get their addictive crunch from the cocoa nibs and quinoa are naturally gluten-free,
- No Refined Sugar
- Whole Grains
- 6% of Iron (daily value)
- 8% of Fiber (daily value)
- 6% Protein (daily value)
- Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids
- Super Foods (Chia, Flax Seed, quinoa, Coconut Oil)
* Naughty Ingredient Options *
These options will make this recipe feel like you're sinning...
1 whole banana , cranberries, 5 Tbsp pumpkin (from a can) , candied pecans (or almonds) , crushed pretzels, crushed graham crackers, your favorite cereal, salted caramel, the list goes on! Just think of your favorite toppings and add it to the main ingredients on top!