trail mix energy bites
Recipes
Banana Bread
Trail Mix Energy Bites
These trail mix energy balls are made with black beans for a delicious, nutritious twist on a classic snack. Black beans add plant-based protein and fiber, while also acting as the perfect binder to keep the ingredients together. Dates and apricots add natural sweetness to the mixture. These no-bake bites are perfect for a quick breakfast, pre-workout bite or on-the-go snack!
Ingredients
- 1 cup no-salt-added canned black beans, rinsed
- ½ cup dried pitted medjool dates, chopped (about 8 dates)
- 3 tablespoons smooth natural peanut butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup walnuts
- ¼ cup raisins, coarsely chopped
- ¼ cup dried apricots, chopped
- ¼ cup unsweetened dried cranberries, coarsely chopped
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
Directions
- Combine 1 cup beans, ½ cup dates, 3 tablespoons peanut butter and ½ teaspoon salt in a food processor; process until fully combined, about 45 seconds, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
- Add 1 cup walnuts and ¼ cup each raisins, apricots, cranberries and chia seeds; pulse until the mixture comes together but still has a few small chunks, about 8 (1-second) pulses, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
- Shape the mixture into 16 balls (about 2 tablespoons each); place on a large plate. Place 3 tablespoons coconut in a shallow bowl; roll the balls in the coconut until evenly coated, gently pressing to adhere. Serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
