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Strawberry Shortcake Energy Bites

Strawberry Shortcake Energy Bites for a Sweet Summer Boost

Strawberry Shortcake Energy Bites are a delicious no-bake snack that combines fresh strawberries and peanut butter, making a flavorful and nutritious treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Snacks
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bites
  • 1 cup Rolled Oats Use whole oats for the best texture
  • 0.5 cup Coconut Flakes Can be swapped with crushed nuts for texture
  • 0.5 cup Peanut Butter Almond butter can be used for a nut-free option
  • 0.25 cup Honey or Maple Syrup Adjust based on desired sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla extract delivers the best taste
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries Frozen can be used if moisture is drained

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • knife
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash and finely chop 1 cup of fresh strawberries, removing any green tops and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of rolled oats and ½ cup of coconut flakes and stir well.
  3. Add ½ cup of peanut butter, ¼ cup of honey or maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the dry ingredients, then fold in the strawberries until well blended.
  4. Roll small portions of the mixture into one-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Cover the baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up the bites.
  6. Once chilled, serve the energy bites as a snack or light treat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 3mg

Notes

These energy bites can be customized with different nut butters or mix-ins like chocolate chips. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.

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