Description
These Comforting Seed Cycling Energy Bites are a delicious and nutritious snack packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds. Sweetened naturally with honey or maple syrup and enhanced with almond butter and dark chocolate chips, these no-bake energy bites are perfect for a quick, energizing treat that supports hormone balance through seed cycling.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and cinnamon until evenly distributed.
- Add Wet Ingredients and Chocolate Chips: Add the almond butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and dark chocolate chips to the dry mixture.
- Mix Thoroughly: Stir all ingredients together until the mixture is well combined and sticky enough to hold its shape.
- Form Bites: Using your hands, form the mixture into small bite-sized balls, ensuring they are compact so they hold together well.
- Prepare for Setting: Place the formed bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the bites for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute almond butter with peanut butter or any nut-free butter for allergies.
- Maple syrup can be used in place of honey for a vegan option.
- Store the energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For an extra crunch, lightly toast the seeds before mixing.
- These energy bites are great to freeze for longer storage; just thaw before eating.
