Looking for some allergy-friendly quick and nutritious snacks to make with the kids?
Homemade energy bites are a wonderful snack choice for your kids! Not only are they delicious and easy to make together, but they're also packed with nutritious ingredients that provide long-lasting energy for your little ones. These bite-sized treats often include ingredients like oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruits, which are rich in fiber, protein, and healthy fats.
This winning combination helps keep your child feeling satisfied and fueled throughout the day, making them perfect for busy schedules and active lifestyles. Plus, since you control the ingredients, you can ensure they're free from added sugars and artificial additives, making them a wholesome option for any time of day. So, whip up a batch of these tasty snacks with your kids and enjoy a nutritious boost together!
Here are a couple of our favorite homemade energy bites recipes. These nut-free energy bites snacks are easy to make and packed full of goodness.
Encourage your picky eater to be a 'kid in the kitchen' to help you with these simple recipes. Even very young children can pour, stir, and help put these yummy snacks together. Enjoy!
Nut-Free Cookie Dough Ball Snacks
Ingredients:
2 cups gluten-free rolled oats
10 medjool dates
5 Tablespoons water
3 Tablespoons shredded coconut
2 Tablespoons chocolate chips or cacao nibs
1 Tablespoon coconut sugar (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla
pinch of sea salt to taste
Instructions:
Blend oats in a high speed blender or food processor until you get a fine consistency like flour.
Add in shredded coconut and vanilla and process.
Slowly add in dates and water. (If using a Vitamix, may have to do this in 2 batches)
Fold chocolate chips into the dough.
Scoop out mixture, roll into balls and store in refrigerator or freezer.
Makes 16-20 balls
From rawmanda.com
Oatmeal Raisin Nut-Free Energy Bites Snacks
Ingredients:
1 cup raisins or craisins
3/4 cup water
1 cup gluten-free old-fashioned oats
1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions:
Add the raisins and water to a microwave-safe bowl, and top with a lid or plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Let the mixture cool for 5 minutes before adding the hydrated raisins and 1 Tablespoon of the water to a food processor. Pulse until smooth.
Add the oats and cinnamon to a medium bowl, and stir until thoroughly combined. Mix in the raisin paste until fully incorporated, adding an extra teaspoon of water at a time if the mixture is too dry.
Lay a sheet of parchment paper on a large plate. Shape the raisin mixture into balls, and place on the parchment paper. Once set, store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Makes 32 balls
Adapted slightly from amyshealthybaking.com
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