Cherry Holiday Energy Bites (Print)

Festive no-bake bites with tart cherries, oats, and nuts, drizzled with dark chocolate for perfect holiday snacking.

# Components:

→ For the Energy Bites

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 2/3 cup dried tart cherries, chopped
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted roasted almonds, finely chopped
04 - 1/3 cup natural almond butter (or peanut butter)
05 - 1/4 cup honey or pure maple syrup
06 - 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
07 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
08 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ For the Dark Chocolate Drizzle

09 - 2 ounces dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher), chopped
10 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped dried cherries, finely chopped almonds, and shredded coconut.
02 - Add the almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and sea salt to the bowl. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well combined and form a cohesive, slightly sticky mixture.
03 - Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it between your palms to form a ball. Repeat this process with the remaining mixture to create about 18 energy bites.
04 - Arrange the formed bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes to allow the bites to firm up.
05 - While the bites are chilling, melt the chopped dark chocolate and coconut oil together in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the chocolate is smooth and fully melted.
06 - Once the bites are firm, artfully drizzle the melted dark chocolate over them using a spoon or a piping bag.
07 - Return the drizzled bites to the refrigerator for an additional 10 minutes, or until the chocolate coating has completely set.
08 - Transfer the finished energy bites to an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator. They will remain fresh for up to 1 week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 15 minutes with no baking required
  • Perfect balance of tart cherries and rich chocolate
  • Great for holiday gifting in decorative tins
  • Wholesome ingredients you can feel good about
02 -
  • Make ahead friendly store for up to a week in the refrigerator
  • Each bite contains approximately 95 calories perfect portion control
  • Great source of fiber and healthy fats for sustained energy
03 -
  • Always toast your nuts before chopping them for these energy bites. The enhanced flavor makes a remarkable difference in the final product.
  • I learned through countless batches that chilling the mixture for about 10 minutes before rolling makes the process much cleaner and easier.
  • When melting chocolate, removing it from the heat source just before it's completely melted and letting the residual heat finish the job prevents overheating and maintains the perfect consistency for drizzling.

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