Take all of those nuts, seeds, and dried fruits that are sitting solo in your pantry and mix ‘em together for the yummiest (and easiest) Trail Mix Energy Bites ever!
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Whether I’m traveling on summer vacay or just heading out on my bike, I’m hooked on nutrition-packed food that I can just pick up and take on the go. These hearty little bites of good health are simple to make and they are perfect for a quick and easy snack or meal replacement on those crazy busy days.
Jumble together whatever you’ve got on hand – the sweeter, saltier, crispier, and crunchier, the better! It’s like eating a ball of cookie dough studded with a scoop of trail mix. Get creative by mixing cereal leftovers, pretzel pieces, and crumbled granola bars (yup, all of those little bits at the bottom of the bag!), chocolate chips, nut butters, protein powders, spices, or hey, just make your own Protein Packed Trail Mix and toss it in the blender!
Are Trail Mix Energy Bites Healthy?
You betcha! Trail Mix Energy Bites can provide a good mix of healthy fats, protein, fiber, and natural sugars, but don’t go mindlessly popping these tasty teeny treats into your mouth. Portion control matters – especially considering that these little bites contain around 12g of carbs, 9g of fat, and 7g of sugar. That being said, they’ll keep you going (and feeling satisfied!) for hours! No worries if you are lactose intolerant, vegetarian, vegan, or gluten free, our recipe is perfect as is! Keto or Paleo folks, ditch the dried fruits and cereal; use freeze-dried fruits, protein powders, or nut butters. Want a more decadent bite? Try our Chocolate No Bake Energy Bites.
What Are Medjool Dates?
There are lots of varieties of dates, but Medjools, are known for their caramelly taste and soft, fudgy texture. You can easily find these Middle Eastern fruits at most supermarkets. Regular dates are about half the size of Medjools and drier so if you are substituting other varieties in this recipe, double the amount and soak them in hot water for 5 minutes before using.
INSTRUCTIONS
Start
You will want to utilize a food processor and add to it both almonds and pumpkin seeds. Pulse until a coarse crumb forms.
Combine
Flip in the remaining ingredients and blend yet again until your mixture achieves a sticky crumb texture.
Roll
Make use of your hands to create spheres, applying pressure to make the mixture cling, and thereafter mold into tidy balls. Devour!
FAQs & Tips
Just make a whole batch and you’ll have enough for the whole week! Store the Trail Mix Energy Bites in an airtight container. Placing them in the fridge will prolong their lifespan for about two weeks. And you can always freeze them (they’ll last for 6 months). Pop a few frozen ones in a lunch cooler to eat later in the day after they’ve thawed out (they’ll keep everything cold, to boot!)
Think of them as your morning fuel (they’ve got more get-up-and-go than a cup of coffee!), as a pre- or post-workout snack, or anytime during the day you need a quick pick-me-up that’ll sustain you for hours!
Check out your local supermarket, but remember that this recipe is totally customizable, so as long as you have something sticky (dried fruits or honey), something crunchy (nuts, seeds, pretzels, or cereal) and something creamy (nut butters or coconut oil) you are good to go!
Toss all of those nuts, seeds, and cereals, in a zip lock bag and give ‘em a whack with the back of a wooden spoon! Finely chop the dates and berries. Combine them all in a bowl, roll them up in your hands, DONE!
Limit nuts and seeds to less than ¼ cup. Swap out dried cranberries for freeze-dried berries. Finally, consider making each ball a teeny bit smaller (less stuff, less calories, still satisfying!).
Serving Suggestions
This stand-alone snack has approximately 100-150 calories so limit your intake to 2-3 depending on your personal dietary requirements and health goals.
Trail Mix Energy Bites | Gimme Some Oven
Ingredients
- 2 cups Medjool Dates
- ½ cup Cranberries
- 1 cup Puffed Brown Rice
- ¼ cup Sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup Coconut Flakes
- ½ cup Pumpkin Seeds
- ½ cup Almonds
Instructions
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Place the almonds and pumpkin seeds into the bowl of a food processor and blend until they form a coarse crumb.
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Add in all the rest of the ingredients and blend until it all forms a sticky coarse crumb.
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Use your hands to form balls and squeeze the mix together to make it stick then roll it into nice neat balls.
Nutrition
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