An easy to make, high protein energy bite filled with gluten free oats, creamy almond butter and cacao nibs. This healthy energy ball recipe is sweetened with agave and flavored with vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt. This delicious recipe will satisfy your sweet tooth and keep you on track with your healthy eating goals. One bowl and less than 10 minutes to make this energy packed snack!
Oh my goodness folks!! You are going to LOVE this recipe for healthy, no bake energy bites. I'm not sure about you, but I always find myself poking through the refrigerator, looking for something to snack on. I also have a major sweet tooth! This high protein recipe will satisfy all of your cravings and leave you feeling satisfied and full for hours. You can mix this recipe up in one bowl in under 10 minutes. Store finished balls in the refrigerator and you've got a healthy, protein packed snack anytime you feel a rumble in your tummy. In this post, I'll take you through how to mix up and store this healthy snack!
What You'll Like About This Recipe:
- absolutely delicious and packed with protein - recipe made with almond butter and protein powder
- made with 7 simple ingredients
- one bowl - not sure about you but I get tired of doing the dishes 🙂
- low sugar - naturally sweetened with agave
- clean eating approved - no gluten, no dairy, no refined sugars
This is truly the easiest recipe make. You're going to grab your favorite large mixing bowl and combine the oats, salt, protein powder and cocoa nibs. Mix gently to combine. Next, you'll add in the almond butter, agave and vanilla and mix until well combined. You'll use your 1.5 tablespoon cookie scoop to make the balls. Move balls to the refrigerator for an hour before enjoying. Refrigerate any leftover balls in an airtight container for up to a week.
Other delicious gluten free recipes
- Macadamia Nut Banana Bread with Chocolate and Coconut (Gluten-Free)
- Best Gluten Free Pancakes
- Maple Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas
- Maple Pecan Granola
- Maple Sea Salt Popcorn
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No Bake Almond Butter Cacao Energy Bites
Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten free, quick cook rolled oats
- ¼ cup protein powder
- ½ cup cacao nibs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup almond butter
- ¼ cup agave nectar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl and combine the oats, salt, protein powder and cocoa nibs. Mix gently to combine.
- Add the almond butter, agave and vanilla and mix until well combined.
- Use your 1.5 tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop the dough. Use your hands to make them into balls.
- Move balls to the refrigerator for an hour before enjoying. Refrigerate any leftover balls in an airtight container for up to a week.
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