Strawberries and Cream Energy Bites Recipe
These Strawberries and Cream Energy Bites are a delicious and nutritious snack packed with natural cashew butter, freeze dried strawberries, and a hint of white chocolate. Perfect for a quick energy boost, they combine the creamy flavor of cashew with the sweetness of honey and protein powder, garnished with a drizzle of white chocolate and strawberry dust for an irresistible treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 energy bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup natural creamy cashew butter
- ½ cup roasted salted cashews
- ¾ cup rolled oats
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ cup freeze dried strawberries
- ¾ teaspoon salt
Topping Ingredients
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Chop the cashews: Add the roasted salted cashews to a food processor and pulse them into small pieces to add texture to the energy bites.
- Mix cashew pieces: Place the chopped cashews in a large mixing bowl as a base for your mixture.
- Process freeze dried strawberries: Add the freeze dried strawberries to a clean food processor and pulse into a fine powder to infuse strawberry flavor throughout the bites.
- Reserve topping dust: Set aside 1 teaspoon of the strawberry powder for garnishing later.
- Combine all ingredients: Add the remaining strawberry powder to the cashews in the mixing bowl. Then add cashew butter, rolled oats, honey, vanilla protein powder, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix thoroughly with a rubber spatula until well combined into a sticky dough.
- Form energy bites: Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Using a mini cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the sheet. Roll each scoop into a smooth ball using your hands.
- Melt white chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips and coconut oil. Heat in 10-15 second increments, stirring well after each, until the mixture is melted and smooth.
- Drizzle and garnish: Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the top of the energy bites. Immediately sprinkle the reserved strawberry powder over the chocolate before it sets for a beautiful finish.
- Chill and store: Refrigerate the energy bites on the baking sheet for 1 hour or until firm. Transfer to an airtight container and keep refrigerated or frozen for longer storage.
Notes
- For best results, use natural creamy cashew butter without added sugars or oils.
- Freeze dried strawberries provide intense flavor without moisture; fresh strawberries are not recommended.
- Adjust the salt amount depending on your preference and saltiness of the cashews.
- If you do not have a mini cookie scoop, use a tablespoon and roll with your hands.
- The energy bites can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or frozen up to 3 months.
- White chocolate and coconut oil mixture can be gently reheated if it begins to harden before drizzling.
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