Birthday Cake Energy Bites
These easy birthday cake energy bites are super easy to make, are plant-based, gluten free and require no baking! Plus they are packed with protein and taste exactly likey our favourite cake batter.
Servings 16
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups almonds or walnuts
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 cup almond (or any other nut) butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons sprinkles (+ more to garnish)
Coconut Drizzle
- 1/2 cup coconut butter,melted – store bought or recipe below in notes
Instructions
- Add the almonds to a food processor and process until broken down and crumbly. Add coconut flour, honey, almond butter,coconut oil and vanilla and pulse until well combined into a dough like mixture.Add 1-2 tablespoons of sprinkles depending on how much you love sprinkles. One tablespoon was enough for me, but, hey,it's YOUR birthday so you do you! Pulse a couple times to incorporate them throughout the batter.Remove the food processor lid and blade and form into balls. Use a 1½ tablespoon cookie scoop or spoon to portion out the energy bites into 16-18 bites. Roll each between two dry hands to form balls. Set aside on a flat surface lined with parchment paper ready for the coconut drizzle.
Coconut Drizzle
- Place coconut butter in a small dish and microwave with 20 second bursts stirring between each one until melted and smooth.Or use double boiler method - (pot of boiling water with a bowl resting on top).Once melted use a fork or spoon to drizzle the melted coconut butter over the top the energy bites. Feel free to use as much as you would like. Add more sprinkles on top (they stick to the coconut butter). Place in your refrigerator or freezer and allow the drizzle to set for 20-30 minutes. You can enjoy these straight out of the refrigerator.
Notes
If you are anywhere near the health food or fitness circles, you have no doubt heard of coconut oil by now. But have you ever heard of coconut butter? Oh my gosh is it good.
It tastes like the most delicious, decadent, oh-so-bad-for-you treat.
Except, it’s not. It’s actually good for you. In fact, coconut butter packs a boatload of benefits:
It’s rich in lauric acid, which boosts immunity and destroys harmful bacteria, viruses, and funguses.
It actually boosts your metabolism, which aids in weight loss and increases energy levels.
Its a superb ingredient for protecting and replenishing the hair and skin
It’s packed with healthy fats, so you feel full longer.
It’s full of essential amino acids, calcium, and magnesium.
Basically, coconut butter is just plain awesome.
It’s so creamy, buttery, naturally sweet and full of nutrients, and it’s hard to believe that this tasty Homemade Coconut Butter from Scratch is made with one ingredient!
You may not know this, but a jar of high-quality coconut butter can be expensive. Yes, that is one of the reasons that you should make you own - it’s unbelievably easy.
Besides being incredibly good for you, coconut butter greatly enhances the creamy texture of desserts, smoothies, ice creams, fudge and hot beverages. Even a spoonful out of the jar is not a bad thing. 😊
Once you start using it, you'll find many other ways to sneak it into your diet. ;)
Go here for the easy recipe:
