Description
These delightful Strawberry Shortcake Energy Bites are no-bake, nutritious treats packed with oats, nuts, and dried strawberries, coated in melted white chocolate for a luscious finish. Perfect for a quick snack or dessert, they combine natural sweetness with wholesome ingredients, offering a satisfying bite-sized indulgence.
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1/2 cup creamy cashew butter
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup Medjool dates, pitted (about 3-4)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
Topping
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- Freeze-dried strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Base Ingredients: In a food processor, add the rolled oats and raw cashews. Pulse them together until they form a fine, flour-like consistency.
- Add the pitted Medjool dates: Add the dates to the processor and pulse a few times until finely chopped and evenly distributed for a cohesive mixture.
- Form the Dough: Transfer the mixture to a bowl, then add cashew butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend or mix until a sticky dough forms, stopping to scrape sides if necessary.
- Incorporate Strawberries: Mix the crushed freeze-dried strawberries into the dough until evenly combined.
- Shape the Energy Bites: Using a 2-tablespoon scoop or your hands, roll the dough into small balls and place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Set in the Freezer: Freeze the bites for 20-30 minutes to firm up.
- Prepare the Topping: Melt white chocolate chips with coconut oil in 30-second intervals in the microwave, stirring until smooth, about 1.5 minutes.
- Drizzle and Garnish: Remove the bites from the freezer. Drizzle melted chocolate over each and sprinkle with additional freeze-dried strawberries.
- Set and Store: Return the bites to the fridge to set the chocolate. Store in layers in an airtight container—some in the fridge for immediate consumption, others in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, substitute cashews with sunflower or pumpkin seeds.
- You can substitute dark chocolate chips for white chocolate for a richer flavor.
- Ensure freeze-dried strawberries are crushed finely for easier mixing and a better texture.
- Chilling the bites in the fridge before drizzling chocolate helps them hold their shape better.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
