Chocolate Cherry Energy Bites with Walnuts
This is a variation of our energy bites base recipe. Chocolate cherry energy bites with walnuts will both give you energy and boost your brain power with omega-3s from flaxseeds and walnuts!
Servings: 20 bites
Calories: 78kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup hot water
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Dash salt
- 1 ½ cups old fashioned oats
- ¼ cup almond butter
- ¼ cup chopped, roasted walnuts
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- ¼ cup dried cherries
- 2 Tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 2 Tablespoons honey or agave
Instructions
- Mix hot water, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt in a medium bowl. Add oats to the mixture. Mix until all the water is absorbed.
- Add almond butter, walnuts, chocolate chips, cherries, flaxseed, and honey and mix until well incorporated.
- Cover and refrigerate mixture for 30 minutes so they are easier to roll.
- Divide mixture into 1-inch balls (~2 Tablespoons) using a spoon or small portion scoop. Roll into balls.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Enjoy!
Notes
If the almond butter is too hard to mix in, microwave for 30 seconds to make it easier to stir.
If the mixture is too sticky, add more oats 2 Tablespoons at a time.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bite | Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 0.3mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 59IU | Vitamin C: 0.05mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg