Homemade Trail Mix Energy Bites
3.0
(1 reviews)
20min
25min
4
323
Chef's Note
These energy bites are perfect for school lunches as they're completely nut-free! For best texture and flavor development, allow the mixture to cool slightly before forming into balls. If the mixture seems too dry, add a tablespoon of water; if too wet, add more oats. You can customize these with different dried fruits or seeds based on preference while maintaining the same basic ratios.
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Ingredients
2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup dried apricots, chopped
1 cup protein powder (vanilla)
1/3 cup honey
1/2 cup sunflower seed butter
1/4 cup flaxseed meal
3 tablespoons chia seeds
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Spread 2 cups of rolled oats on the prepared baking sheet and toast in the oven for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden, stirring halfway through.
- 3
While oats are toasting, toast 1/2 cup sunflower seeds and 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant. Set aside to cool.
- 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled toasted oats, toasted seeds, 1/3 cup dried cranberries, 1/3 cup chopped dried apricots, 1 cup protein powder, 1/4 cup flaxseed meal, 3 tablespoons chia seeds, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- 5
In a small saucepan over low heat, warm 1/3 cup honey and 1/2 cup sunflower seed butter until smooth and well combined, about 3 minutes.
- 6
Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- 7
Pour the warm honey mixture over the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly until everything is well coated and sticky.
- 8
If using, fold in 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips once the mixture has cooled slightly (but is still warm enough to be pliable).
- 9
Allow the mixture to cool for 5 minutes until it can be handled.
- 10
With slightly damp hands, firmly roll the mixture into 16 equal-sized balls (about 2 tablespoons each).
- 11
Place the energy bites on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
- 12
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
323
24g
32g
11g
Reviews (1)
Danielle D.
9/20/20253/5
The bites were good but there were not enough wet ingredients to ensure the balls were sticking together when making them. I made granola out of the remaining ingredients when they started falling apart and it was tasty!