Sweet and Salty Energy Bites

This post is sponsored by Blue Diamond Almonds.

Buzz, buzz, buzz.

I feel like all I’m doing this week is buzzing from one meeting, one appointment, one errand, one grocery store run (ok, make that like four grocery store runs), one lunch date, one happy hour, one sushi night to the next. My calendar alerts are definitely working overtime. That said, I’ll take any excuse to be out soaking up this radiant spring sunshine that’s been warming up Kansas City lately, even if that means an overbooked week of errands. So no complaints here. ?

I’ve got my windows down. I’ve got my new shades on. I’ve got my podcasts a-playin’.

And I’ve got these tasty new energy bites packed along for the rides.

Yep, that’s right, it’s about dang time for a new energy bites recipe here on the blog.

I’ve been experimenting with variations on this classic for years. But ever since I went sugar-free for a few months last year, that recipe actually tastes a little too sweet to me. So I’ve been experimenting with a few variations that are slightly more savory/salty, and I think I finally found a winner with this one.

It still has many of the foundational elements of oatmeal-based energy bites that I love — oats, flax seed, toasted coconut and vanilla. But this time I lowered the amount of honey, swapped PB for almond butter, and added in a ton of my long-time greatest nutty obsession — roasted almonds.  Specifically, Blue Diamond Roasted Salted Almonds.

I love every single almond in the Blue Diamond line, but their roasted salted almonds have been my go-to snack since way back before the brilliance of Wasabi & Soy Sauce and Honey Roasted Chipotle ever came on the scene. And since way before this guy fell head over heels for me — ahem — the Salt ‘n Vinegar almonds in my pantry.

That is to say, Roasted Salted and I go way, way back.

Now, though, I’m pretty sure they have secured an extra-solid spot in my future with their inclusion in this recipe. Their smoky, salty flavor rounds out the sweetness of the almond butter and honey and coconut in these bites absolutely perfectly.

And in the midst of a crazy day buzzing around town, they also provide the perfect pop of protein to keep me energized and going. I feel like this is definitely the energy bites recipe for me in this sweet (although technically less-sugary) season of life. So if you’re looking for a new sweet and salty snack, breakfast, or even a healthier dessert, you’ve gotta try ’em.

Enjoy!

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Sweet and Salty Energy Bites

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• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 15 minutes
• Yield: 20 -25 servings 1x

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Description

This Sweet and Salty Energy Bites recipe is easy to make, packed with tons of protein, and irresistibly delicious!

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Ingredients

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• 1 cup (dry) oatmeal (I used old-fashioned oats)
• 2/3 cup toasted coconut flakes
• 2/3 cup roughly-chopped Blue Diamond Roasted Salted Almonds
• 1/2 cup almond butter
• 1/2 cup ground flax seed
• 1/3 cup honey or agave nectar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, store-bought or homemade
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

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Instructions

1. Stir all ingredients together in a medium bowl until thoroughly mixed. Cover and let chill in the refrigerator for half an hour.
2. Once chilled, roll into balls of whatever size you would like. (Mine were about 1″ in diameter.) Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.
3. Makes about 20-25 balls.

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Notes

*Prep time listed does not include chill time in the refrigerator.

This is a sponsored post in partnership with Blue Diamond Almonds, maker of those tasty roasted salted almonds. Thanks for continuing to support the brands who help make this site possible!