Nut-Free Energy Bites

These nut-free energy bites provide the right energy boost, whether first thing in the morning or midafternoon. They have the perfect combination of sweet and tart flavor (from the cranberries) and a tender, slightly crunchy texture (from the sunflower seeds and coconut).

Prep Time15

Chill time20

Total Time35

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bliss balls, energy balls, energy balls recipe, nut-free energy balls

Servings: bites

Calories: 149kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1/2 cup sunflower seed butter
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut
1/2 cup cranberries , chopped
1/3 cup golden flaxseed meal
1 Tbsp. maple syrup
1 tsp. vanilla extract

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Instructions

Mix the ingredients. Add the sunflower seed butter, sunflower seeds, desiccated coconut, cranberries, flaxseed meal, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a medium bowl and mix until well combined. The mixture should be thick and dense. If it is too sticky, place the mixing bowl in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes so the mixture firms up and is easy to work with.
Roll the mixture into balls. Using a 2-Tbsp./30-ml cookie scoop or a spoon, scoop out the mixture and roll it into a ball. Place the ball onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Repeat until all the mixture is used up.
Chill. Transfer the nut-free energy bites to the refrigerator to firm up, for about 20 minutes.
Store. Leftover energy bites keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. For longer-term storage, freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

Notes

*Nutrition information is approximate and may contain errors. Please, feel free to make your own calculations.

Nutrition