Name: No-Bake Energy Bites with Oats and Dried Cherries
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 50 minutes
Yield: Makes about 20
Ingredients: 1/4 cup honey; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup quick-cooking old-fashioned oats; 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes; 3/4 cup coarsely chopped dried cherries or whole raisins or mini chocolate chips; 1/2 cup creamy almond, peanut, or sunflower butter

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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone

These coconut- and oat-studded bites come together in just one bowl (no food processor required!). Keep them on hand for a healthy morning or afternoon pick-me-up or a satisfying after-school snack. If your family or school is nut-free, follow the sunflower butter option instead of using almond or peanut butter.

Recipe information

Total Time
50 minutes
Yield
Makes about 20

Ingredients

1/4 cup honey

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1 cup quick-cooking old-fashioned oats

1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

3/4 cup coarsely chopped dried cherries or whole raisins or mini chocolate chips

1/2 cup creamy almond, peanut, or sunflower butter

Preparation

Step 1
Stir honey, cinnamon, vanilla, salt, and 3 Tbsp. hot water in a medium bowl until smooth and incorporated. Stir in oats and coconut and let sit 10 minutes.
Step 2
Fold in cherries and almond butter and stir thoroughly to combine.
Step 3
Scoop mixture by the level tablespoon and roll into balls in between your palms. Transfer to a plate or rimmed baking sheet and chill at least 30 minutes before serving.
Do Ahead
Step 4
Bites can be made 10 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and chill, or freeze up to 3 months.

TagsOat Rice & Grains Dried Cherry Dried Fruit Fruit Snack Dairy Free Gluten Free Nut Free Raw Vegetarian Easy No-Cook Epicurious

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