Hey y’all! I’m really excited to share this delicious and healthy recipe for Chocolate-Cranberry Energy Bites that I made for Valentine’s Day {in lieu of junk}. Ha! I’m working on losing the baby weight, so these energy bites are a perfect snack right after a workout or as a mid-afternoon pick-me-up.
YUMMM…
Chocolate – Cranberry Energy Bites
- 2/3 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup organic raw honey
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup rolled oats {I use these.}
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts {or pecans}
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips {these are our favorites}
Mix peanut butter, honey and vanilla in a medium bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mix together until evenly combined. Using your hands works wonders. 
Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Press and form mixture into 1-2 inch balls. There will probably be some little bits left in the bottom of the bowl. Just scoop those out for yourself.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
This recipe makes approximately one dozen 2″ balls and two dozen 1″ balls. I calculated the 1″ balls to be right about 100 calories each.
Enjoy!
What is your favorite go-to healthy snack?
Have a beautiful day, my friends!
xoxo
Myra
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Yum! I can’t wait to try these…I love your recipes!
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YUMM!! These looks amazing!!
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These look soooo good and easy to make. My kids will think they’re having a special treat when in fact, it’s “health food.”
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I love healthy recipes where I just happen to have all of the ingredients! Will be trying these! My favorite healthy snack is normally yogurt with granola on top.
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OK…leave it to me to already have a question! I am out of coconut and I only have full size chocolate chips…would they work without the coconut and should I maybe just chop the chips!?
Yes! This is the exact recipe I needed today. (:
What a great recipe. These would be perfect for me to keep on hand to have after I do my daily walk aerobics! Thanks much.
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I have been unsuccessful in finding unsweetened coconut. Can you share where you found this item? thanks
I got some at Earth Fare. It took me awhile too!
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You will find unsweetened coconut in the frozen section at any grocery store–including Walmart! Mine is usually near the frozen berry section.
These look delish! I am definitely making these especially since I already have the ingredients!! Thanks for the recipe!
I might just try those tomorrow.
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I think I need a few of these energy bites!
What a great idea, love it!
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Thank you for sharing this recipe. I am trying to eat healthy and enjoy any recipes that are more healthy. Blessings, Jo-Ann
I wonder if you could use chocolate protein powder instead of cocoa powder. . .
I saw a picture of these on moneysavingmom and had to come check out the recipe! Can’t wait to try them! They look delicious.