Coffee Bites
Today I’m sharing one of my favorite healthy snack recipes. These no-bake coffee bites contain no added sugar, help you get in a little extra protein, are easy to make, and store for up to two weeks in the fridge. We frequently double this recipe since we go through them so fast - my boyfriend requests these whenever he golfs and I always try to have some on hand for particularly busy weeks. You really can’t mess up the recipe, so feel free to play around with the ratios. We sometimes mix different flavors of instant coffee, or make it more like a mocha by using chocolate protein powder instead of vanilla.
healthy no-bake coffee energy bites
ingredients
Makes approximately 15 (depending on the size of the bites).
1/4 cup sliced raw almonds
2/3 cup almond flour
1/2 cup creamy raw almond butter
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules - we like to use dark roast, or mix blonde roast with espresso powder from the spice store.
1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (view my recipe to make your own here)
1 to 2 teaspoons almond milk - I like MALK, but any brand will do.
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
You’ll also need:
to prepare:
Use your food processor to finely shred your coconut, and then place in a small, shallow dish.
Next, process your sliced almonds. The more finely ground they are, the smoother your coffee bites will have, so if you want a bit of a crunch, leave a few larger pieces.
In a medium sized bowl, use your hands to combine the almond flour, almonds, instant coffee granules, protein powder, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and almond milk (everything but the shredded coconut).
Roll the dough into bite-size balls, and then roll them through a small bowl of the shredded coconut.
Place each ball on a parchment-paper lined plate or baking sheet, and then place in the fridge to chill for approximately an hour to allow them to firm up.
The bites will keep in a glass container or plastic bag in the fridge for up to two weeks.