Prune & Almond Energy Bites

Name: Prune & Almond Energy Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 200 g prunes (pitted, roughly chopped); 100 g almonds (raw, unsalted); 60 g rolled oats; 2 tbsp almond butter (smooth, unsweetened); 1 pinch cinnamon powder; 1 pinch salt; 3 tbsp desiccated coconut (for rolling)

RATING

0.0/5

TASTE SCORE

8/10

Chewy, naturally sweet no-bake bites packed with prunes and almonds. These little energy bombs come together in minutes with just a handful of pantry ingredients, making them the perfect grab-and-go snack for busy days or a quick post-workout pick-me-up.

PREP

15m

COOK

SERVES

1 PIECE

129 cal

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

For 12 servings

200 gprunes · pitted, roughly chopped100 galmonds · raw, unsalted60 grolled oats2 tbspalmond butter · smooth, unsweetened1 pinchcinnamon powder1 pinchsalt3 tbspdesiccated coconut · for rolling

NUTRITION · PER SERVING

129

CALORIES · 1 PIECE

Protein4g · 12%

Carbs17g · 53%

Fat7g · 49%

Fiber3g

Sugar7g

Saturated fat1g

Cholesterol0mg

Sodium13mg

Potassium230mg

Phosphorus101mg

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METHOD · 6 STEPS

prep
Soften the prunes if needed.
If your prunes are dry or firm, soak them in warm water for 5 minutes, then drain well and pat dry. This helps them blend into a smooth, sticky paste.
TIPUse soft, moist prunes for the best texture — they bind the bites without any added syrup.
mix · ~1 min
Blitz the almonds and oats.
1.Add almonds to the food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped (about 10 pulses).
2.Add rolled oats and pulse 5 more times to combine.
3.Transfer the almond-oat mixture to a bowl and set aside.
mix · ~2 min
Process the prunes into a sticky paste.
1.Add the prunes to the food processor and process until they form a smooth, sticky ball.
2.Add the almond butter, cinnamon powder, and salt.
3.Process until everything is evenly combined and forms a cohesive mass.
TIPScrape down the sides of the bowl once or twice to make sure everything blends evenly.
mix · ~1 min
Combine everything into a dough.
1.Return the reserved almond-oat mixture to the food processor with the prune paste.
2.Pulse 8 to 10 times until the mixture comes together and looks like a coarse, sticky dough.
3.Check the texture — it should hold together when squeezed. If too dry, add a teaspoon of water and pulse again.
prep · ~5 min
Roll the energy bites.
1.Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it between your palms into a smooth ball.
2.Repeat with the remaining mixture to make 12 equal bites.
3.Spread the desiccated coconut on a small plate and roll each bite in the coconut until lightly coated.
TIPLightly oil your palms with a drop of coconut oil if the mixture gets too sticky to roll.
rest · ~10 min
Chill the bites before serving.
Place the rolled bites on a plate or small tray and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to firm up. This helps them hold their shape and gives a chewier texture.
TIPStore in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

6 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
If the mixture crumbles instead of holding together, add 1 teaspoon of water or almond butter and pulse again.
2
Lightly oil your palms with coconut oil before rolling to prevent the sticky dough from clinging to your hands.
3
Use soft, moist prunes for the best binding texture; rehydrate dry prunes by soaking in warm water for 5 minutes.
4
Chill the finished bites for at least 10 minutes to firm them up, making them easier to pack and eat on the go.
5
Store these energy bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
6
For evenly sized bites, use a tablespoon cookie scoop to portion the dough before rolling.

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