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No‑bake energy bites—popularized over the last decade—combine oats, dried fruit, nut meals or butter, and sweeteners into compact, nutritious snack balls. Raisins and nuts have long been traditional fuel in trail mixes and portable foods, continuing an age‑old tradition of handcrafted simplicity
Ingredients
- ½ cup raisins
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup almond meal or ground flaxseed
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla essence
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: Chia seeds, protein powder, or cocoa nibs
Directions
- Pulse all ingredients in a food processor until sticky but textured.
- Roll into bite-sized balls.
- Chill in the fridge for 20–30 minutes to set.
Tips:
- Store in fridge for up to a week or freeze for longer.
- Add a sprinkle of coconut or dip in dark chocolate for extra flair.
