Vegan No Bake Oatmeal Trail Mix Energy Bites (Gluten Free)

Vegan No Bake Oatmeal Trail Mix Energy Bites (Gluten Free)

Today we are making Vegan & Gluten Free No Bake Oatmeal Trail Mix Energy Bites! I love making easy snacks using wholesome ingredients that you can grab and go at your convenience when you don’t want to put any effort towards making a great snack. What’s better than having a pre-made, ready to eat energy bite full of nutrition waiting for you when you reach for a snack? Or having a snack to look forward to when you pack work or school lunches? It’s an awesome and satisfying feeling!

These energy bites are the perfect option for just that. The star of the show here is tahini, which not only provides a creamy texture but also a burst of nutty richness. We also have almond butter, containing healthy fats and adding a nutty flavor and almond flour and dry oats to form the base. Then we take it up a notch with a dash of salt, pumpkin seeds, and chia seeds, adding crunch, protein, and those essential omega-3 fatty acids. This no bake snack is like a mini nutrition powerhouse in the palm of your hand!

Why You’ll Love These Vegan No Bake Oatmeal Trail Mix Energy Balls

Bursting with Natural Goodness: These no bake bites are a treasure trove of wholesome, natural ingredients. Say goodbye to artificial additives and refined sugars. We use almond butter, coconut sugar, almond flour, tahini and more. These no bake cookies have a nutty flavor with a crunchy texture in every bite!

Sustained Energy Boost: Need a pick-me-up that won’t leave you crashing later? Look no further. Thanks to the oats, almond butter, and seeds, these healthy ingredients provide a steady release of energy to keep you going throughout the day.

Substitutions

Oats: This recipe uses rolled oats / old-fashioned oats, but you can also try using quick-cooking (quick oats). For those with a gluten allergy, look for certified gluten-free oats.

Coconut Sugar: You can use brown sugar, but the recipe won’t be refined sugar-free then. Don’t substitute with agave or pure maple syrup, as the liquid sweetener won’t help to bind the recipe.

Chia Seeds: Omit or use flax seeds instead.

Oat Milk: Substitute with another unsweetened plant-based milk. To keep this recipe refined sugar-free, choose oat milk (or another non-dairy milk) that does not contain added sugar.

Almond Butter: Substitute with cashew butter, creamy peanut butter, or sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option.

Almond Flour: Use almond meal, or grind your owl almond flour with fresh almonds and a blender or blitz in the spice grinder. Bob’s Red Mill is a great brand for almond flour.

Vanilla Extract: Use pure vanilla extract, without added caramel color or dyes, for best results. You can also use vanilla flavor, which lacks alcohol (and therefore isn’t labeled as “extract”).

Tahini: This is sesame seed paste. Check the ingredient label to make sure that the only ingredient listed is sesame seeds.

Pumpkin Seeds: These are great for healthy snacking (and a good amount of plant-based protein!), and add a crunch to these cookies. You can use roasted or unroasted pumpkin seeds here. Usually, roasted pumpkin seeds have additional oils added to them. To avoid this, stick with the raw seeds. You can even toast them on the stovetop for 1-2 minutes on low heat to bring out the flavor, before using in this recipe.

Vegan Energy Bites Recipe Notes

• Get creative and make different flavors by adding shredded coconut, a chocolate drizzle by melting vegan chocolate chips or some dried fruit!

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