Vegan Blueberry Muffin Energy Bites
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Vegan Blueberry Muffin Energy Bites
Description
The recipe starts with cashew or almond butter mixed with coconut sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and a bit of salt, creating a rich, sweet base. Almond and coconut flours add bulk and texture while a small amount of chia seeds provides optional nutrients and texture contrast. Finally, dried blueberries are folded into the soft dough.
The energy bites are shaped into balls that have a chewy and slightly crumbly texture similar to blueberry muffins in small bites. The lemon juice brightens the flavor while the nut butter maintains richness.
These bite-sized snacks can be stored at room temperature for a day, refrigerated up to a week, or frozen for a month, offering convenient grab-and-go energy. They make a handy vegan snack with subtle blueberry muffin flavors.
The recipe notes suggest variations like adding lemon or orange zest, substituting nut butters with seed butters or dates for nut-free options, and experimenting with different flours or berries to adjust flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cashew butter or use almond butter, smooth
- 1.5 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 3 tbsp coconut flour or use oat flour
- 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional), or add other small seeds of choice
- 1/4 cup dried blueberries
Instructions
- Measure out the ingredients and keep ready. Let the nut butter sit for 10 mins to come to room temperature, or warm in a bowl in microwave. Mix nut butter, sugar, lemon, vanilla and salt in a bowl until well incorporated. (Nut butters can stiffen quickly and mixing will take longer depending on the type of nut butter and ambient temperature)
- Add flours and mix in, Add the chia and blueberries and mix into a soft dough
- Roll into balls using hands or use cookie scoop to shape. Store on the counter for the day, refrigerate for upto a week and freeze for a month.
Notes
- Adding lemon zest brightens the energy bites with extra citrus flavor.
- Replace nut butter with seed butter or dates to make the recipe nut-free.
- Store in the fridge up to one week or freeze for up to one month to maintain freshness.
- Fresh berries can be used but require refrigeration due to faster spoilage.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 128 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 128kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sodium | 39mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 87mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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