Description
These Kid-Friendly Snickerdoodle Energy Bites are perfect for busy parents. They are quick to make, nutritious, and appealing to children, even picky eaters. These bites offer a healthy snack option that kids will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond butter (or other nut/seed butter)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
- Combine oats, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Mix well until a dough forms. If the mixture is too sticky, add a little more oats. If too dry, add a tiny bit more maple syrup.
- In a small separate bowl, mix the granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon for rolling.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls.
- Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until coated.
- Place the energy bites on a plate or in an airtight container.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Notes
- You can substitute almond butter with peanut butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter based on dietary needs or preferences.
- For an extra boost, add a tablespoon of chia seeds or flax seeds to the mixture.
- These bites are great for school lunches, after-school snacks, or a quick breakfast on the go.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg