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    Energy Balls with Coconut

    Sep 7, 2020 · 2 Comments

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    With only 4 ingredients, these Energy Balls with Coconut are a perfect no-bake healthy and gluten-free snack.

    Here's what you'll need to make this recipe:

    • Gluten-free rolled oats - NOT quick oats; I like the "rolled oats" from Only Oats
    • Maple syrup
    • Peanut butter
    • Shredded coconut (unsweetened)

    See the recipe card below for amounts.

    File these bad boys under dangerously delicious. I can't hardly stop eating them you guys.

    In fact, a couple years ago, after a summer vacation at a cottage in Ontario (Kawartha lakes area to be a little more precise) and I reeeeeally wish I had a batch of these waiting in my freezer...[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

    A small white bowl of energy bites made with coconut and peanut butter

    Can I use regular peanut butter?

    Short answer: probably, yes. But I've never tried making them with regular peanut butter.

    Do these bites freeze well?

    I've find these freeze easily, yes. Up to 3 months in an air-tight container.

    Even eat them just out of the freezer for a yummy, cool treat.

    Sweet, but not TOO sweet - and filling, these energy bites will hit the spot for an afternoon snack or after dinner "treat".

    If you love healthy and easy recipes for gluten-free snacks, I think you'd also love these No-Bake California Prune Power Balls or these Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Energy Bars.

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    A small white bowl of peanut butter and coconut on a white table

    But one of my fave blogger out there throwing down delicious no-bake bites is Gimme Some Oven's recipe for no-bake bites - she's got a ton of variations too.

    I love how you can really customize the bites to whatever you like.

    And whatever you end up putting in them, they're super easy and delicious😄

    Easy Coconut Energy Bites in a white bowl

    Have some fun and experiment with these energy bites. You won't win 'em all but mistakes are easier to take when covered in peanut butter😋

    Hope you love these energy bites. If you try them, comment below and let me know.

    I do love hearing from you🙋‍♀️

    ~April

    PS. Looking for more gluten-free and simple snacks?

    Check these out:

    • Healthy 3-Ingredient Sweet and Salty Oat Cookies! So. Yummy.
    • Simple 2-Ingredient Greek Yogurt Summer Popsicles
    • Gluten-Free Breakfast Oat Cookies with Date Sugar
    • Banana Date Chia Smoothie
    A white bowl of coconut and peanut butter energy bites on a white table

    Energy Balls with Coconut

    These Easy Coconut Energy Bites are a perfect healthy snack when "hangry" hits. A punch of healthy carbs, fats and little protein to keep you going strong all afternoon.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: coconut, energy balls
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 12 bites
    Author: April

    Ingredients

    • ¾ cup natural peanut butter
    • ¼ cup maple syrup
    • 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats "large flake oats"
    • ¾ cup unsweetened, shredded coconut
    • 2 teaspoon Cinnamon to taste Optional

    Instructions

    • Add peanut butter and and maple syrup to a medium microwave-safe bowl. Whisk together until well mixed.
    • Heat this mixture for 20 seconds at a time in the microwave, about 3 times. Whisk between heating bouts. The mixture will start to smell amazing and it will dry out a bit and become fluffier.
    • Add the oats and coconut to the peanut butter mixture. Stir well until throghougly combined.
    • This mixture is really easy to pick up so you can use your hands or a melon baller to shape into balls. (I usually start with the melon baller but then just end up using my hands because it's faster.)
    • Store in an air-tight container for up to 1 week.

    Notes

    Makes about 12 large "bites" or 16 small ones.
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    1. Cynthia Tovar says

      September 08, 2020 at 6:43 pm

      5 stars
      They look delish, thank u for sharing

      Reply
      • April says

        September 08, 2020 at 9:20 pm

        Glad you think so, Cynthia! Thanks for taking the time to comment 🙂

        Reply

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