Description
Packed with wholesome goodness, these no bake cherry pecan chia energy bites deliver a delightful blend of natural sweetness and nutty crunch. Smart snackers will love this quick, nutritious treat that powers through afternoon slumps with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Nutty Base Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) rolled oats
- ½ cup (60 g) raw pecans, finely chopped
- ¼ cup (36 g) chia seeds
Fruit and Sweetener Ingredients:
- ½ cup (70 g) dried cherries, chopped
- ⅓ cup (113 ml) honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- ½ cup (128 g) natural almond butter (or peanut butter)
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly blend rolled oats, finely diced dried cherries, roughly chopped pecans, chia seeds, and a delicate sprinkle of sea salt.
- Introduce creamy almond butter, golden honey, and aromatic vanilla extract to the dry ingredient mixture.
- Vigorously stir the contents until a cohesive, slightly tacky dough emerges, ensuring all components are evenly distributed.
- Refrigerate the preparation for approximately 25 minutes to enhance malleability and allow flavors to meld.
- After chilling, utilize a precise measuring spoon to craft compact, uniform spheres by gently rolling the mixture between your palms.
- Arrange the freshly formed energy bites on a parchment-lined tray, creating a neat, organized display.
- Transfer the completed bites to a sealed container, positioning them in the refrigerator for optimal preservation up to seven days or extend their longevity by freezing for a maximum of three lunar cycles.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting honey or maple syrup levels to suit personal taste preferences.
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for easier mixing and better dough consistency.
- Toast pecans lightly before chopping to enhance their nutty flavor and provide a deeper, richer taste profile.
- Substitute almond butter with sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version suitable for those with allergies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Breakfast
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 158
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 24 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg