Chocolate Cherry Energy Bites
Need a quick bite that feels like dessert but fuels like breakfast? 🍒🍫 These Chocolate Cherry Energy Bites could be your go-to summer snack. They are easy to make, easy to grab, and loaded with flavor. They’re the perfect bite-sized combo of chewy dried cherries, chocolate, and wholesome oats, ideal for tossing in your bag on the way to work, the pool, the beach, or your next weekend road trip. Whether you’re powering through a summer hike or just need a no-sweat breakfast on a busy morning, these bites have you covered. ⛰️🏖️☀️
Equipment
- food processor, optional
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups oats gluten-free if necessary
- 2/3 cup peanut butter
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup light
- 2 Tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup tart cherries dried
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet minis
Instructions
- Add the oats, peanut butter, maple syrup, chia seeds, and salt to a medium bowl or food processor.
- Stir in the bowl or pulse in the food processor on low until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl if you are using a food processor.
- Add the dried cherries and chocolate chips, stirring to combine well.
- Form into 1” balls. Use a heaping teaspoon for an estimate.
- Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to a week.
Notes
Serving size = 2 bites
Approximately 100 calories, 6 grams protein, 20 grams carbohydrates, 4 grams fiber, 8 grams fat
Approximately 100 calories, 6 grams protein, 20 grams carbohydrates, 4 grams fiber, 8 grams fat
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