Easy High-Protein Trail Mix Energy Bites Recipe for Perfect Beach Snacks
These easy high-protein trail mix energy bites offer a perfect balance of chewiness, crunch, and subtle sweetness, making them ideal snacks for beach days or any outdoor adventure.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 cup raw almonds
- ½ cup pumpkin seeds
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- ¼ cup natural almond butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch (about ¼ teaspoon) sea salt
- Optional: ¼ cup whey or plant-based protein powder
Instructions
- Pit 1 cup (about 150 grams) of Medjool dates. If dry, soak in warm water for 10 minutes and drain thoroughly.
- Pulse 1 cup (120 grams) raw almonds and ½ cup (60 grams) pumpkin seeds in a food processor 6-8 times until coarsely chopped.
- Add 1 cup (90 grams) rolled oats and 2 tablespoons chia seeds; pulse a few more times to combine.
- Add the softened dates and pulse 10-12 times until sticky and clumping together, scraping down sides as needed.
- Add ¼ cup (60 ml) natural almond butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; pulse until mixture holds together when pressed. If using, add ¼ cup (30 grams) protein powder and pulse again.
- Sprinkle in a pinch (about ¼ teaspoon) of sea salt and pulse once more to distribute.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon (15 grams) of mixture and roll into tight balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate the bites for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
If the mixture is too dry, add a little more almond butter or a teaspoon of water. If too wet, add more oats or nuts. Chilling for at least 30 minutes is essential for texture and shape. Use certified gluten-free oats for gluten-free version. For nut allergies, swap almonds and almond butter for sunflower seeds and sunflower seed butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy bite (about
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 5
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