These 3 fall twists on energy bites are the perfect afternoon snack
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Looking for a mid-afternoon pick-me-up? Try these cinnamon caramel apple, chocolate peanut butter and maple vanilla latte energy bites.
Cinnamon Caramel Apple Bites
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups dried apples
3/4 cups pitted dates
3/4 cup uncooked oats
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Tools used:
Hamilton Beach 10-cup Food Processor, $49 on Amazon
Nordic Ware Natural Aluminum Commercial Baker's Big Sheet, $12.30 on Amazon
Instructions:
Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend until mixture forms into a dough-like consistency.
Roll mixture into balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Freeze for 30 minutes or until firm.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Bites
Ingredients:
1 cup creamy unsalted peanut butter
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
1/3 cup almond flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Tools used:
OXO Good Grips 11-Inch Better Balloon Whisk, $9.99 on Amazon
OXO Good Grips Small Cookie Scoop, $13.95 on Amazon
Nordic Ware Natural Aluminum Commercial Baker's Big Sheet, $12.30 on Amazon
Instructions:
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together ingredients until combined.
Using a dough scooper, create balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Freeze for 30 minutes or until firm.
Maple Vanilla Latte Bites
Ingredients:
2/3 cup almond meal
1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts
1/3 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon ground coffee
1/3 cup protein powder
Tools used:
OXO Good Grips 11-Inch Better Balloon Whisk, $9.99 on Amazon
OXO Good Grips Small Cookie Scoop, $13.95 on Amazon
Nordic Ware Natural Aluminum Commercial Baker's Big Sheet, $12.30 on Amazon
Instructions:
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together ingredients until combined.
Using a dough scooper, create balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Freeze for 30 minutes or until firm.