No Bake Energy Bites
These No Bake Energy Bites are packed with crunchy puffed quinoa, coconut, seeds and tangy cranberries, all held together with tahini and maple syrup and dipped in rich dark chocolate. They're nut free, lunchbox friendly and taste like a little chocolate treat, so keep scrolling to make a batch for the week!
Servings: 16 pieces
Calories: 216kcal
Equipment
- Square cake tin 20cm x 20cm / 8 inch x 8 inch
- Sharp knife
- Chopping Board
- Fork
- Spoon
- Saucepan
- Medium heatproof bowl
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil extra virgin
- 1/4 cup tahini hulled
- 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup pepitas
- 1/3 cup hemp seeds
- 1/3 cup sesame seeds
- 1 cup puffed quinoa
- 200 grams dark chocolate
Instructions
- Line a 20cm x 20cm (8 inch x 8 inch) tin and a medium baking tray with baking paper and set aside.
- To a large mixing bowl add the coconut, cranberries, pepitas, hemp seeds, sesame seeds and puffed quinoa and stir to combine.
- Add the maple syrup, coconut oil and sunflower seed butter to a small saucepan and bring to a low heat. Whisk to combine and once the mixture is bubbling, turn off the heat and pour immediately into the dry ingredients. Stir until well combined.
- Tip the mixture into the prepared tin, smooth out with a spoon or spatula and press down firmly so that the mixture is in a compacted and even layer. Place into the freezer for approximately 1 hour.
- Half fill a medium saucepan with water and top with a heat proof bowl. Break the chocolate up into the bowl and turn to a medium heat. Stir as the chocolate melts and once melted, turn off the heat.
- Remove the slice from the freezer and cut into 5cm x 5cm (2 inch x 2 inch) pieces. Place a piece of slice onto a fork and lower into the melted dark chocolate to coat the bottom of the slice. Transfer to the medium lined baking tray and repeat with the remaining energy bites. Use a spoon to drizzle the remaining dark chocolate over the top of each energy bite. Place into the fridge until set.
- Once set, transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge.
Notes
Nut free: this energy bites recipe is nut free when made with tahini. Check your dark chocolate label for traces of nuts if making for school lunchboxes.
Sesame free: swap the tahini for sunflower seed butter and the sesame seeds for chia seeds or extra pepitas.
Vegan and dairy free: use a dairy free dark chocolate.
Gluten free: puffed quinoa is naturally gluten free, but check the packet as some brands are processed alongside gluten.
Sweetener: honey can be used in place of maple syrup, but the energy bites will no longer be vegan.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition facts are an estimate only.
Nutrition
Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 0.4mg | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 3mg