Birthday Cake Energy Bites

Do you need a quick snack that you can grab when you're running out the door to work? Better yet, do you need healthier snack to munch on when you're doing chores around the house?


These Birthday Cake Energy Bites are great for both occasions, and they're even great to bring to parties!


Follow the recipe below to make these delicious bites!



INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats

  • 1 cup raw cashews

  • 1/2 cup creamy cashew butter, made from roasted cashews

  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup

  • 1/4 cup Medjool dates, pitted (4 dates)

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 1/3 cup rainbow sprinkles

  • 1/3 cup white chocolate chips

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Add cashews and oats to a blender, and blend until flour texture.

  2. Add dates and pulse until dates are chopped.

  3. Add in your cashew butter, maple syrup, salt, and vanilla and blend on low until a sticky dough forms.

  4. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in your sprinkles and white chocolate chips. Mix well.

  5. Roll into 1 inch balls and chill for 20 minutes before serving. Enjoy!


NUTRITION (serves about 37-40)

  • Serving Size: 1 ball

  • Calories: 88

  • Sugar: 4.8g

  • Sodium: 16.5mg

  • Fat: 5.2g

  • Saturated Fat: 1.1g

  • Polyunsaturated: 0.5g

  • Monounsaturaed: 1.2g

  • Trans Fat: 0g

  • Carbohydrates: 9.3g

  • Fiber: 0.8g

  • Protein: 1.9g

  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Recipe inspired and adapted by Something Nutritious on Instagram!