Paleo Energy Bites with Almond Butter
Look, we all want a snack that doesn’t taste like compressed cardboard but also won’t send us into a sugar spiral. Enter: Paleo Energy Bites with Almond Butter—your guilt-free, bite-sized BFFs. They’re vegan, gluten-free, and powered by ingredients you can pronounce without a degree in chemical engineering. Whip them up faster than your mood changes on a juice cleanse. They’re chewy, rich, naturally sweet, and annoyingly addictive. And yes, they pair well with judgmental stares at the office vending machine. So grab your almond butter and pretend you’re not just here for the chocolate chips.
Paleo Energy Bites with Almond Butter
These Paleo Energy Bites are no-bake, naturally sweetened, and ridiculously simple. Perfect for meal prep, snack attacks, or pretending you’re healthy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond butter creamy or chunky, go wild
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ⅓ cup maple syrup nature’s caramel
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed for fiber and fake maturity
- ½ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup mini dairy-free chocolate chips optional but recommended—unless you hate joy
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt because you’re fancy
Instructions
- Dump almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla into a mixing bowl. Stir like your life depends on it.
- Add almond flour, flaxseed, shredded coconut, and sea salt. Mix until it resembles sticky cookie dough.
- Fold in chocolate chips if using. This is when it starts getting dangerously snackable.
- Use your hands to roll into 1-inch balls. Pro tip: slightly damp hands = less mess.
- Place them on a tray lined with parchment paper.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or freeze for 10 if you’re impatient (we see you).
Notes
Nutritional Info (Per Serving):
- Calories: 140
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
Key Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving):
- Vitamin E: 20%
- Magnesium: 15%
- Iron: 8%
- Calcium: 6%
- Vitamin B6: 4%
Notes & Tips for Flavor Perfection:
- Toast the shredded coconut for extra “I know what I’m doing” flavor.
- Add a splash of espresso if you need these to scream grown woman hustle.
- Skip the chocolate chips and add dried cranberries for a tangy twist.
- Double the batch. Seriously, you’ll regret it if you don’t.
- Store in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for longer. Good luck making them last.
