Tahini Coconut Energy Protein Bites
These Tahini Coconut Energy Protein Bites are the perfect nut-free, on-the-go snack and contains mostly natural sweeteners like dates!
Prep Time20 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 138kcal
- 1/2 cup date caramel see recipe below
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 3/4 cup tahini
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup brown rice cereal
- 1 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Date caramel
- 1/2 cup dates
- 1/2 cup water
Using a food processor or a Magic Bullet, mix together dates and water until well combined and creamy.
Microwave or heat tahini, vanilla and maple syrup together in a small saucepan until smooth.
Add oats, rice cereal, protein powder, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, chocolate chips and coconut to a large bowl.
Add caramel-tahini mixture to oat mixture and mix until combined well. Form into little balls, then refrigerate for at least 30 min.
Roll balls in unsweetened coconut before serving (optional) Store in the fridge up to 2 months and enjoy!
Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 0.6mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1.3mg