Description
These Espresso Energy Bites are a delicious and energizing snack packed with natural almond butter, protein powder, and a bold espresso flavor. Perfect for a quick boost on busy days, they combine creamy, sweet, and coffee notes into a convenient, no-bake bite-sized treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups natural creamy almond butter
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons instant espresso powder
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, stir together the maple syrup, vanilla extract, and instant espresso powder using a rubber spatula until the espresso powder is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the almond butter, vanilla protein powder, rolled oats, salt, and mini chocolate chips to the bowl. Mix thoroughly with the rubber spatula until a thick, sticky batter forms.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with wax paper to prevent sticking. Use a mini cookie scoop to portion the batter evenly onto the sheet.
- Shape the Bites: With clean hands, roll each scooped portion into a smooth ball, ensuring the edges are neat.
- Dust with Espresso: Lightly sprinkle additional instant espresso powder over the tops of the formed energy bites for an extra coffee kick and decorative touch.
- Refrigerate to Set: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour, or until the energy bites firm up and hold their shape.
- Store and Serve: Transfer the hardened energy bites into an airtight container. Store them in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for longer storage. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature for a quick, energizing snack.
Notes
- For best results, use natural creamy almond butter without added sugars or oils to maintain the ideal texture and flavor.
- You can substitute instant espresso powder with finely ground coffee if necessary, but espresso powder dissolves better and delivers a smoother taste.
- Adjust the salt according to your preference; the salt enhances the flavors and balances the sweetness.
- Optional: substitute maple syrup with honey or agave syrup if desired.
- These energy bites can be stored in the refrigerator up to 7 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy bite (approx. 25g)
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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