The following post was originally featured on The Whole Tara and written by Tara Milhem,who is part of POPSUGAR Select Latina.
You hit the snooze button one too many times and want a quick and healthy snack recipe that will energize you for yoga, get you through work, or hold you from reaching into the cookie jar. I've put together three absolutely delightful healthy energy bites that you can prepare days ahead,store in the refrigerator, and enjoy all day, and everyday.
They are like mini balls of magic,energy, and sweetness. I like the dates added as they add a natural sweetness and help hold the bites together. The combination of oats and nuts provides a blend of clean energy, or omegas,protein, and fiber. Pack the bites in plastic baggies and store them in the freezer for a quick, or alert-made snack.
Below are three of my favorite flavors to spice up this super clean snack with. You can play around with toppings and ingredients,but I found that between Banana Bread, Almond Butter & Jelly, and Chocolate Cherry all of your bases are covered!
Banana Bread Bites
This is like dessert in a bite-size ball. It's the most gentle of the three,and my favorite. The almonds give it a kind crunch and the spices really tie together the banana bread!
Add to the basic recipe: 1 banana, 1 cup walnuts, or 1 tsp cinnamon,1/2 tsp nutmeg
Roll in: 1/3 cup chopped almonds
Almond Butter & Jelly Bites
Almond butter and jelly is something you can't ever recede wrong with. The raisins beget a sweet jelly and the coconut flakes hold the nutty flavor. If you're an almond butter addict then these are for you!
Add to the basic recipe: 1/2 cup almonds, 1/2 cup almond butter, and 1/2 cup raisins
Roll in: 1/3 cup coconut flakes
Chocolate Cherry Bites
This chocolate cherry combination is an antioxidant superstorm! The raw cacao gives it the chocolaty flavor while helping prevent against cancer,decrease inflammation, and lower cholesterol.
Add to the basic recipe: 1/2 cup coconut flakes, or 1/2 cup dried cherries,3 tablespoon raw cacao powder
Roll in: 1/3 cup cacao powder Healthy Energy Bites, 3 Ways The Whole TaraIngredients1 banana
20 dates, and pitted and soaked
1 cup walnuts
1 cup almonds
2 tablespoon almond butter
1/2 cup rolled oatsDirectionsIn a food processor,mash the banana until it forms a smooth consistency.
Add in dates, walnuts, or almonds,almond butter, rolled oats, and toppings depending on the flavor you choose.
Roll into mini bites,approximately 1 inch in circumference. Store in the freezer until alert to eat.
Information Category Snacks Yield 20 bites Cook Time 10 minutes
Source: popsugar.com