Almond Butter Energy Bites (No-Bake and Gut-Healthy)

These protein rich almond butter energy bites are the perfect snack! They are full of anti-inflammatory, gut healthy ingredients. The pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, and flax seeds help to balance hormones, decrease inflammation, and increase your iron and energy.

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I love making these no-bake almond butter energy bites to have in our fridge or freezer for a quick snack. These are also one of my favorite snacks to take on winter hikes, snowboarding, or backcountry split-boarding adventures. I’ve taken them on summer adventures too but they get pretty soft in the heat, they’re still delicious, just a little bit messy.

Prioritizing an anti-inflammatory diet to support my autoimmune health can sometimes make it difficult to find healthy snacks that check all the boxes. There are some out there but they can be fairly expensive so I find it helpful to make a lot of our own snacks from real whole food ingredients!

Health Benefits of Key Ingredients in these Almond Butter Energy Bites:

Almond Butter:

Almonds are a healthy source of fat and fiber. They can help with cholesterol, brain health, and gut-health. Almonds also have magnesium among other nutrients and vitamins.

Pumpkin Seeds:

These little seeds provide a nice amount of iron and protein. I love snacking on these! They are also a great source of magnesium and zinc. Pumpkin seeds provide us with a good amount of omega 3’s, a healthy fatty acid. The lignans in pumpkin seeds can help regulate hormones and may help reduce the risk of cancers, which is why many women use them in ‘seed cycling’.

Chia Seeds:

These small seeds are high in fiber and protein which can help boost your metabolism, aid in digestion, and reduce cravings. They are also a wonderful source of prebiotics, making them gut-healthy, as they promote beneficial flora to grow and thrive in the gut. Chia seeds are an anti-inflammatory due to their healthy omega 3 fats and antioxidant properties. These seeds sure do pack a nutritional punch and are so beneficial to our health.

Flax Seeds:

These mighty little seeds are full of omega 3’s, antioxidants, and fiber! This makes them anti-inflammatory, gut-healthy, and great for our heart health. Ground or finely chopped flaxseeds are easier to digest and absorb all the nutrient benefits. I run the flaxseeds through my coffee grinder before adding them to this recipe, you can also accomplish this in a blender or food processor.

Coconut Oil:

Coconut oil is a wonderful source of medium-chain triglycerides (MCT’s) which help fight against inflammation and cognitive decline. It’s antiviral and antibacterial properties help to support the immune system. Coconut oil, an easily digested fat, can support gut health.

Ingredients You’ll Need to Make Almond Butter Energy Bites:

• 1/4 cup Sprouted Pumpkin Seeds (chopped)
• 1/4 cup Flax Seeds (finely chopped or ground in a coffee grinder/blender)
• 2 tbsp Chia Seeds
• 1/2 cup Shredded Coconut
• 1/4 cup Cacao Nibs or Chopped Hu Dark Chocolate Gems
• 1 cup Almond Butter (without added sugars or seed oils)
• 1/4 cup Honey
• 1 tbsp Coconut Oil (softened or melted to make mixing easier)
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla (optional)

How to Make Almond Butter Energy Bites (Step by Step):

1. Chop your pumpkin seeds and flax seeds. I like to throw these in my coffee grinder or blender to quickly and finely chop them but you can do it by hand if you don’t have a grinder.
2. Chop your dark chocolate gems.
3. In a bowl, stir together the dry ingredients (pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, chia seeds, shredded coconut, and chocolate)
4. In another small bowl mix together the wet ingredients (almond butter, honey, coconut oil, and vanilla).
5. Add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
6. I like to stick this in the freezer for a few minutes to cool slightly before shaping into balls. Grab small spoonfuls of the almond butter energy bite mixture and shape them into small round balls. Place them on unbleached parchment paper and stick them into the freezer for 20 minutes to setup.
7. After the energy balls have set up, you can transfer them to a reusable freezer bag or storage container. These can be stored in the fridge or freezer based on your preference.
8. Enjoy!

Storage Tips:

Do almond butter energy bites need to be refrigerated?

Yes, I recommend storing these almond butter energy balls in the fridge, if consuming within a week or so. For longer storage I like to put these in the freezer and they will last for months or longer. These can be out at room temperature for short periods when taking these snack bites with you on outings but they will begin to soften the longer they are out of the fridge or in warmer temperatures.

Substitutions:

Before I had to remove oats from my diet I would use them in this recipe. I used a smaller amount of shredded coconut and had organic oats in its place. If you can tolerate oats, they can be a good addition to this recipe.

You can use another nut-butter in place of the almond butter. Just make sure it doesn’t have added sugars and seed oils.

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Almond Butter Energy Bites

These protein rich almond butter energy bites are the perfect snack! They are full of anti-inflammatory, gut healthy ingredients. The pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, and flax seeds help to balance hormones, decrease inflammation, and increase your iron and energy.

Author thispurelyjoyfullife.com – Kimberley

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup Sprouted Pumpkin Seeds chopped
• 1/4 cup Flax Seeds finely chopped or ground in a coffee grinder (or food processor)
• 2 tbsp Chia Seeds
• 1/2 cup Shredded Coconut
• 1/4 cup Cacao Nibs or Hu Dark Chocolate Gems chopped

Wet Ingredients:

• 1 cup Almond Butter without added sugars or seed oils
• 1/4 cup Honey
• 1 tbsp Coconut Oil softened or melted to make mixing easier
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla optional

Instructions

• Chop your pumpkin seeds and flax seeds. I like to throw these in my coffee grinder or blender to quickly and finely chop them but you can do it by hand if you don’t have a grinder.
• Chop your dark chocolate gems.
• In a bowl, stir together the dry ingredients (pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, chia seeds, shredded coconut, and chocolate)
• In another small bowl mix together the wet ingredients (almond butter, honey, coconut oil, and vanilla).
• Add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
• I like to stick this in the freezer for a few minutes to cool slightly before shaping into balls. Grab small spoonfuls of the mixture and shape them into small round balls. Place the energy bites on unbleached parchment paper and stick them into the freezer for 20 minutes to setup.
• After the energy balls have set up, you can transfer them to a reusable freezer bag or storage container. These can be stored in the fridge or freezer based on your preference.
• Enjoy!

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