Description
These Coconut Coated No Bake Energy Bites are a healthy, delicious snack made from almonds, prunes, chia seeds, and orange zest, all coated with shredded coconut. Perfect for a quick energy boost, these bites combine natural sweetness and a satisfying texture without any baking required.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Almonds
- 1 cup Prunes
- 1 tablespoon Chia Seeds
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
Wet/Flavoring Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Orange (zest or juice)
Instructions
- Grind Almonds: In a food processor, pulse 1/2 cup of almonds until they are coarsely ground, creating a slightly textured base for the energy bites.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Add 1 cup of prunes, 1 tablespoon of chia seeds, 1 tablespoon of orange zest or juice, and a pinch of salt to the food processor with the almonds.
- Process Mixture: Blend the mixture until it is thoroughly combined and forms a sticky, uniform ball of dough.
- Form and Coat Bites: Using a teaspoon, portion the dough into small balls. Roll each ball in 1/2 cup of unsweetened shredded coconut until fully coated, then set aside to enjoy or store.
Notes
- Use fresh orange zest for the best flavor boost rather than bottled orange juice concentrate.
- Store energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For a variation, substitute almonds with walnuts or cashews.
- These bites are naturally sweetened by prunes and require no added sugar.
- Chia seeds can be replaced with flax seeds if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: no bake energy bites, coconut energy bites, healthy snack, quick energy snack, gluten free snack, vegan energy bites, almond and prune bites
