Description
S’mores Energy Bites are no-bake, healthy snack balls combining oats, crispy rice cereal, vegan marshmallows, cashew butter, maple syrup, chia seeds, and dark chocolate chips to capture the nostalgic campfire flavor in a nutritious, convenient treat.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup crispy rice cereal
- 1 cup marshmallows (about 10 large vegan marshmallows), chopped
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cashew butter
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Mixture: Add all ingredients except the chocolate chips into a food processor. Pulse for about 30 seconds to chop up the marshmallows, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Blend: Once marshmallows are finely chopped, blend for an additional 30 seconds to one minute, periodically scraping down the sides to ensure everything is well combined.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Add in the chocolate chips and pulse for another 30-40 seconds, mixing until evenly incorporated. Optionally, add a few extra chopped marshmallows for more texture after blending.
- Shape the Bites: Remove the blade from the processor. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll into a ball, pressing tightly. If mixture is sticky, lightly wet your hands.
- Set the Bites: Arrange the bites on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining mixture. Refrigerate the bites for at least 1 hour to set properly.
- Store: Keep the set energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where they will stay fresh for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Make sure to use quick-cooking oats for optimal texture and binding.
- For a nut-free version, swap cashew butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Mini marshmallows can be used instead of chopped large marshmallows.
- Wetting your hands while rolling the mixture will prevent sticking.
- Recipe can be doubled for larger batches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 3.8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1.3g
- Protein: 1.6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
