Oatmeal Raisin Energy Bites

These energy bites are quick and easy to pull together! Plus, they are nut-free.

Oatmeal Raisin Energy Bites
Serves 12 (2 bites per serving)

Ingredients:
2 cup old fashioned oats
1/2 cup sunflower nut butter
1/4 cup maple syrup
2+ teaspoons of cinnamon
pinch of salt
1/2 cup raisins
2 to 3 tablespoons water (if needed)

Directions:

1. In a mixing bowl combine the oats, nut butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well to combine. Tip: Add extra cinnamon if desired… it works well to mix with clean hands!

2. Stir in raisins. And if needed add water one tablespoon at a time to help mixture come together.

3. Form into one-inch bites. Place in an air-tight container, store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts (per serving): 155 calories, 7 grams fat, 1 gram saturated fat, 0 milligrams cholesterol, 30 milligrams sodium, 22 grams carbohydrates, 2 grams fiber, 10 grams sugar, 4 grams protein

Muesli Energy Bites

Looking for a tasty energy bite recipe? These Museli Energy Bites use cashew butter and Seven Sundays Wild & Free Blueberry Chia Buckwheat Muesli as a base.

What I love about the Seven Sundays Muesli is that it has a perfect mix of ingredients including: gluten free oats, sorghum flakes, buckwheat groats, wild blueberries, unsweetened coconut chips, apples, organic wildflower honey, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, and lemon extract. 

Make up a batch of these energy bites and then store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for a perfect quick snack.

Museli Energy Bites

24 Energy Bites

Ingredients:
2 cups Seven Sundays Wild & Free Blueberry Chia Buckwheat Muesli
1/2 cup cashew butter
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
1/2 cup dried cranberries (or other dried fruit)
1/4 cup chia seeds

Directions:

In a mixing bowl stir together the cashew butter and coconut oil. Then add in the muesli, cranberries, and chia seeds. Mix until the cashew butter is well combined with the muesli, cranberries, and chia seeds.

Once combined, cover and let the mixture sit on the counter or in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to make it easier to work with. Then (with clean hands!) roll the mixture into 1-inch bites.

Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.

Note: Samples of the muesli was provided by Seven Sunday’s - thank you for the samples!

Snack Picks for Busy Days

Snacks can help to fuel the body on even the busiest of days! What you eat and do not eat, will make a difference in helping you power through the day. Here are some practical snack ideas to keep on hand.

Trail mix - a quick handful of trail mix can deliver a mix of healthy fats, some protein, and quality carbs. Opt for those that have mostly dried fruit and nuts.

Apple and Peanut Butter

Pair up apple slices with peanut butter or your favorite nut butter like almond butter for a perfect mix of energy.

On the go tip: Bring along single serve peanut butter cups (e.g. JIF Natural) or nut butter packs (e.g. RX Nut Butter or Justin’s Nut Butter) to go with apple slices.

Carrots and Hummus

Crunchy baby carrots and your favorite hummus is a delicious savory snack! There are so many great types of hummus now, mix up which one you choose to keep your taste buds interested.

On the go tip: Opt for single serving cups (e.g. Sabra) of hummus to go with the carrots!

Pistachios

Perhaps the best thing about pistachios is that 49 pistachios is a serving, which is more than compared to other nuts. Plus cracking pistachios takes a bit of time, which helps to make a serving of this snack last a little longer.

On the go tip: Buy single serving packs of pistachios (e.g. Wonderful Pistachios) that are already portioned out for you! Even switch it up with flavored pistachios like salt and pepper or sweet chili.

Popcorn

This whole grain snack is so tasty! Plus a serving of popcorn is adding in whole grains and fiber to your day. And for an added bonus, 3 cups of popcorn is a serving, which is much larger than a portion size of other crunchy snack foods (a serving of chips is only one handful). Opt for air popped popcorn at home or choose light versions of microwave popcorn or bags of popcorn.

On the go tip: Opt for individual serving bags of popcorn (e.g. Angie’s Boom ChickaPop or similar)!