Description
Snack time just became a delightful experience with these Strawberry Shortcake Energy Bites! These nutritious treats combine the flavor of strawberry shortcake with wholesome ingredients, making them an ideal choice for busy days or cozy nights at home. Packed with real strawberries, cashews, and creamy cashew butter, they offer a guilt-free indulgence that both adults and kids will love. Perfect for lunchboxes, post-workout snacks, or simply enjoying at home, these energy bites are versatile and easy to make. Plus, they’re customizable to fit any dietary preference. Enjoy a deliciously sweet snack that nourishes your body without compromising on taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1/2 cup creamy cashew butter
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup Medjool dates (pitted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries (crushed)
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse rolled oats and raw cashews until finely ground.
- Add pitted Medjool dates and pulse until chopped.
- Mix in cashew butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until a sticky dough forms.
- Transfer to a bowl and fold in crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
- Roll the mixture into small balls and place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Freeze for 20–30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt white chocolate chips with coconut oil in the microwave; drizzle over the energy bites.
- Return to the fridge until chocolate sets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg