Healthy Strawberry Shortcake Energy Bites
These Healthy Strawberry Shortcake Energy Bites are perfect for when you’re craving something fruity and delicious, but want something light and nutritious!
Ingredients
- 152g (⅔ cup) Plain, Nonfat Greek Yogurt
- 128g (½ cup) Homemade Macadamia Butter (or nut butter of choice)
- ¼ cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
- 1½ tsp Vanilla Crème-Flavored Stevia Extract
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- ¼ tsp Salt
- 127g (1¼ cups) Quinoa Flakes
- 60g (½ cup) Quick Cooking Oats
- 21g (3 tbs ) Coconut Flour
- 30g (1½ cups) Freeze-Dried Strawberries
Instructions
- In a stand mixer bowl fitted with a beater attachment, add the Greek yogurt, macadamia butter, almond milk, stevia extract, vanilla extract and salt. Mix on low speed.
- While mixing, add the quinoa flakes, then oats, then coconut flour.
- Dump in the freeze-dried strawberries and mix again. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix one last time. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Use a cookie scoop to portion out the dough and place on the prepared cookie sheet. Roll the dough into balls. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for later!
Recipe Notes
If you don't have Quinoa Flakes, you can try using all Quick Cooking Oats, but I haven't tried it.
Nutrition Facts
Healthy Strawberry Shortcake Energy Bites
Amount Per Serving (1 energy bite)
Calories 100
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 45mg2%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin C 6.6mg8%
Calcium 40mg4%
Iron 0.7mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.