Who needs sugary sweets, when you can make super easy, healthy, no-added sugar, no-bake treats in your own home kitchen? That’s right! I’m sharing my fabulous recipe for Strawberry Coconut Energy Bites for every one in your family, from kids to adults. These nutritious and delicious power bites include unsweetened strawberry applesauce, oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, dates, almond butter, and coconut in the recipe, bringing you a great source of healthy, whole plant foods in every bite.

Just whizz the ingredients together in a food processor, roll them in coconut, and enjoy! These power balls—filled with healthy carbs, fats, protein, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants—are perfect for healthy snack time, lunchboxes, and post workout.

Strawberry Coconut Energy Bites

(5 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5)
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4 from 5 reviews

• Author: The Plant-Powered Dietitian
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (including chill time)
• Yield: 16 servings
• Diet: Vegan

Description

These delicious, healthy, plant-based, gluten-free Strawberry Coconut Energy Bites are packed with flavor and nutrients, with no added sugars.

Ingredients

• 1 cup old-fashioned oats
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ cup shredded coconut, unsweetened, divided
• 1 4-ounce container strawberry applesauce, unsweetened
• 10 small dates, pitted
• 1/3 cup creamy almond butter (or peanut butter)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

1. Place oats, chia, cinnamon, and ¼ cup coconut in the container of a food processor. Process for a few minutes, until ingredients are finely ground.
2. Add strawberry applesauce, dates, almond butter, and vanilla and process until smooth. May need to stop and scrape down sides while processing (makes a thick batter).
3. Pour mixture into a bowl and chill for about 1 hour.
4. Remove from refrigerator and form into small balls by shaping them with your hands.
5. Place 1/4 cup coconut on a dish and roll each ball into the coconut.

   Refrigerate until serving time. Store in an airtight container.

6. Makes 16 bites

• Category: Snack
• Cuisine: American

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 serving
• Calories: 79
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 1 mg
• Fat: 4 g
• Saturated Fat: 0 g
• Carbohydrates: 10 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Protein: 2 g

Keywords: vegan energy balls, kid-friendly energy balls

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For other bites and balls, check out my favorite recipes:

Bliss Berry Energy Balls
Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites

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