Description
No Bake Cherry Pecan Chia Energy Bites are the ultimate nutritious snack for anyone on the go. These delightful bites combine the tartness of dried cherries with the satisfying crunch of pecans and the health benefits of chia seeds. Perfectly suited for pre-workout fuel or a midday pick-me-up, they require no baking, making them a breeze to prepare even on hot days. In just 10 minutes, you can whip up a batch that is not only rich in protein, fiber, and healthy fats but also fully customizable to suit your taste preferences. Keep these energy bites in your fridge for a convenient grab-and-go snack that your whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pitted dried cherries
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine dried cherries, chopped pecans, chia seeds, maple syrup, and nut butter. Mix until well combined.
- Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, form the mixture into bite-sized balls (about one inch in diameter).
- Place the energy bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least one hour to firm up.
- Once chilled, transfer the bites to an airtight container for storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 3mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg