Description
These Cinnamon Roll Energy Bites are a delicious and nutritious snack packed with almond butter, oats, and warming cinnamon, finished with a drizzle of white chocolate. They’re perfect for a quick energy boost and satisfy sweet cravings while providing protein and fiber.
Ingredients
Scale
Binding & Flavor
- 1 cup natural creamy almond butter
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
Dry Ingredients
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup rolled oats
Topping
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Mix the Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the almond butter, pure maple syrup, vanilla protein powder, vanilla extract, rolled oats, salt, and cinnamon. Use a rubber spatula to stir the mixture until a thick, cohesive batter forms.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with wax paper to prevent sticking. Using a 1.5 tablespoon sized mini cookie scoop, portion out the batter onto the sheet in small balls.
- Shape the Bites: Roll each ball gently between your hands to smooth and round the edges, ensuring uniform shape and size.
- Melt White Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 10 to 15 second intervals, stirring thoroughly between each, until fully melted. Take care to avoid burning the chocolate.
- Drizzle Chocolate: Using a spoon or drizzle tool, generously drizzle the melted white chocolate over the tops of each energy bite to add sweetness and a decorative touch.
- Chill to Set: Place the baking sheet with the energy bites into the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow them to harden and set properly.
- Store Properly: Once set, transfer the energy bites to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator or freezer to keep them fresh until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- For best texture, use natural creamy almond butter without added sugar or salt.
- Adjust salt to taste or omit if using salted almond butter.
- Protein powder can be substituted with your favorite flavor if vanilla is unavailable.
- Keep energy bites refrigerated or frozen for optimal freshness and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake, Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy bite (approx. 25g)
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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