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Maple Cashew Energy Bites are the perfect snack to have on hand when you need a pick-me-up. They are filled with creamy cashew butter, maple syrup, oats, and chocolate chips.
No bake energy balls like these or pumpkin protein balls are such an easy snack to make ahead.
They are great for before or after a workout, on road trips, or as a little treat!
This vegan maple cashew variation keeps the flavors simple but can easily be customized to fit different needs like in this nut-free energy balls recipe.
Ingredients
You will need these simple ingredients to make maple cashew energy bites:
- Rolled oats
- Oat flour
- Cashew butter
- Maple syrup
- Flax seeds
- Chocolate chips
- Vanilla
Please refer to the recipe card below for the full list of ingredients and detailed instructions.
Directions with Pictures
Here’s a step-by-step guide to making the best cashew energy balls:
- Place all the ingredients in a bowl.
- Mix with a spoon to form a dough.
- Use a scooper to portion the energy bites.
- Use your hands to compact them into balls.
You can eat your energy bites right away or refrigerate them to help them firm up a bite more.
Another way to enjoy them is to make them into cookies!
Flatten your energy balls into a cookie shape and air fry at 350°F for 5 to 7 minutes to make “cookies.” The chocolate gets all melty and the exterior will be nice and crispy.
Energy Bite Variaitons
Here are a few ways to customize your energy bites:
- Swap the flaxseeds for chia seeds, finely chopped cashews, or popped quinoa for extra crunch.
- Swap the chocolate chips with raisins or dried cranberries, or leave them out completely.
- Swap the cashew butter for your favorite nut butter or seed butter like almond butter, tahini, or sunflower butter.
Storage
Store maple cashew energy bites in an airtight container for about a week in the refrigerator.
For longer storage, place in a freezer safe bag and freeze for up to 2 months.
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📖 Recipe
Maple Cashew Energy Bites
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup oat flour
- ¼ cup cashew butter or another nut or seed butter
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup flax seeds or chia seeds
- ¼ cup chocolate chips dark or semi-sweet
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a medium-sized bowl.
- Mix with a spoon to form a dough.
- Use a scooper to portion the energy bites.
- Use your hands to compact them into balls.
- You can eat your energy bites right away or refrigerate them to help them firm up a bite more.
Leah says
I love these for an afternoon snack! They are great with almond butter as well.