Strawberry Coconut Energy Bites

Freeze-dried fruit has nearly the same nutritional profile as fresh fruit, but with more ease and convenience. This recipe takes advantage of freeze-dried strawberries to create a bright, naturally sweet coating for these energy bites, without needing any artificial colors. They can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.

Adapted from Mom’s Sugar Solution: 150 Low-Sugar Recipes for Your Kids’ Favorite Foods, Sweet Treats, and More! by Laura Chalela Hoover, MPH, RDN. Copyright © 2018 Adams Media, a division of Simon and Schuster. Used by permission of the publisher. All rights reserved. Photographs by James Stefiuk; Food styled by Jen Solazzo.

Strawberry Coconut Energy Bites

SERVES

PREP TIME

15 min

COOK TIME

00 min

Ingredients

1 cup almond butter

1 cup rolled oats

1⁄2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

1⁄2 cup ground flaxseed

1⁄3 cup honey

2 cups freeze-dried strawberries

Directions

Combine almond butter, oats, coconut, flaxseed, and honey in a large bowl; beat with a mixer on low until combined, about 2 minutes.
Roll mixture into 24 (1") balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until firm.
Pulse strawberries in a food processor or high-powered blender until powdery, about 30 seconds. Roll the balls in the strawberry powder. Refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to serve.

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