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No-Bake Energy Bites with Oats and Dried Cherries

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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

  1. 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.

  2. Do Ahead

    Step 4

    Bites can be made 10 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and chill, or freeze up to 3 months.

TagsOatRice & GrainsDried CherryDried FruitFruitSnackDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeRawVegetarianEasyNo-CookEpicurious

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