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Cranberry Almond Energy Bites- servings: 16
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 16
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 195 % Daily Value *
- Total Fat: 14 g 21.64%
- Saturated Fat: 5 g 26.78%
- Trans Fat: 0 g %
- Cholesterol: 0 mg 0%
- Sodium: 30 mg 1.24%
- Calcium: 43 mg 4.33%
- Potassium: 93 mg 2.66%
- Magnesium: 0 mg 0%
- Iron: 1 mg 6.67%
- Zinc: 0 mg 0%
- Total Carbohydrate: 15 g %
- Dietary Fiber: 4 g 16.38%
- Sugar: 6 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Alcohol: 0 g
- Omega 3 Fatty Acid: 0 g
- Omega 6 Fatty Acid: 1 g
- Vitamin A 0.58%
- Vitamin C 1.46%
- Vitamin D 0%
- * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Diabetes Exchanges- Exchange - Fat3
- Exchange - Fruit0
- Exchange - NonFat Milk0
- Exchange - Other Carbs0
- Exchange - Starch0
- Exchange - Vegetables0
- Exchange - Lean Meat0
- Exchange - Alcohol0
MyPlate Info- MyPlate - Grain Total0 oz-eq
- MyPlate - Vegetable Total0 c
- MyPlate - Fruit0 c
- MyPlate - Dairy0 c
- MyPlate - Protein Total1 oz-eq
Summary
Cranberry Almond Energy Bites are a protein packed recipe that you can store in your freezer for a healthy and convenient snack or breakfast. Loaded with nutritional foods like chia seeds, ground flaxseed, peanut butter and almonds, they have plenty of protein, fiber and healthy fats to fill you up and give you the energy you need to conquer your day!
Ingredients
1 c. oatmeal
? c. almonds, chopped
? c. sweetened shredded coconut
1 Tbsp. ground flaxseed (optional)
½ c. nut butter (peanut or almond are both good)
¼ c. honey
1 Tbsp. chia seeds
? c. dried cranberries, roughly chopped
Instructions
Bake oatmeal, almonds and coconut for 8-10 minutes at 350°, stirring after 5 minutes. Allow the mixture to cool.
In a medium bowl microwave the nut butter for 20-30 seconds until runny, add the baked mix along with flaxseed, honey, chia seeds and cranberries to the bowl. Form into 1.5" balls and refrigerate. Store in an airtight container refrigerated for up to one week or freezer for 3 months.