This healthy energy bites recipe is killer; they’re almost irresistible. Even though they’re healthy, I do have to limit my intake (it’s possible to eat 4 without even realizing it). I’m eighteen days into my 4th 75 HARD attempt. More on 75 HARD later…but here are my attempts: 2021 – failed at day 62 due to an emotional day and I was weak; 2022 – FINISHED STRONG; 2023 – failed at day 22 in the middle of our big move and I was weak).

I developed this recipe because I wanted to successfully avoid the cookie (or two) or a handful (or two) of chocolate covered almonds I’d gotten into the HABIT of eating every afternoon. I wanted a healthy alternative (while also training my body to ask: am I hungry? do I need fuel or am I eating out of boredom?). These energy bites are in line with my diet for 75 HARD: no gluten/rice/pasta/bread/white potatoes, no refined sugar/juice/soda, mindful of soy/corn/seed oils, limited fruit, limited dairy, limited carbs, salad every day, lots of veggies and protein. These energy bites are truly life-giving and delicious. I didn’t expect them to be as tasty as they are, hence the need for self-control.

Healthy Energy Bites

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups sprouted oats
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1 1/2 cups peanut butter
• 1 1/4 cup almond flour
• 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut
• 1/2 cup ground flax seed
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup soaked dates, chopped

Mix all ingredients in a large mixing bowl (with your hands may work best). Roll into heaping tablespoon sized balls. Refrigerate. Freeze any you won’t eat in a few days. You can play around with different nut butters, sweeteners, add-ins, etc. This recipe makes about 55 bites, so if that’s far too many, you can either freeze extras or reduce the quantities.

Here’s another raw nut and fruit ball recipe from eleven years ago, if you want to see another variation!

I hope you LOVE this healthy energy bites recipe as much as I do, and you find them a healthier snack alternative.