Strawberry Shortcake Energy Bites

These strawberry shortcake energy bites are a delicious grab-n-go breakfast or snack! They’re packed with fiber, healthy fats, and whole-grains, and have recently become a meal prep staple around here.

During the week I’m a snack machine, so I always try to have something easy around to grab from my fridge or freezer. Energy bites usually hold me over between meals, and have so many different variations to them!

Since we’re officially in February, and Valentine’s day is upon us, I decided to get a little festive.

These strawberry shortcake energy bites taste just like little strawberry cereal bites, and are packed with good-for-you ingredients!

The combination of oats and cashews in these bites really give them that cake-like flavor. The freeze-dried strawberries add such a delicious sweetness, and truly taste like candy.

What you need to make Strawberry Shortcake Energy Bites

ROLLED OATS: oats are a rich source of fiber, protein and iron. They’re loaded with important vitamins and minerals, like phosphorous, magnesium, zinc and folate

RAW CASHEWS: the subtle, creamy taste of raw cashews really helps give these energy bites that cookie flavor. They’re also a good source of omega-3 fats, protein, and vitamin E

CASHEW BUTTER– I highly suggest sticking to cashew butter for this recipe, but if you need a substitute, almond butter would be a good option!

MEDJOOL DATES– these sweet, caramel like dates are a great source of potassium, fiber, and calcium

PURE MAPLE SYRUP

FREEZE-DRID STRAWBERRIES– I get mine from trader joe’s or amazon

VANILLA EXTRACT

SALT

You blend all of the ingredients up in your food processor, then roll them into 2 tbsp sized balls. I can’t believe how simple and delicious these are.

The white chocolate drizzle is totally optional. I suggest drizzling half with chocolate and leaving half without. The chocolate ones can act more like a dessert, while the plain ones can be a quick breakfast or snack.

I can’t wait for you guys to try these delicious bites! They’re going to be a new staple for you.

Be sure to check out some of my other no-bake recipes

Peanut Butter Energy Bites

Lemon Coconut Bliss Balls

Vegan Cookie Dough Bars

Strawberry Shortcake Energy Bites

5 from 5 votes

Course: Gluten-Free, Snacks, Sweets, Vegan

Servings

20

servings

Prep time

20

minutes

Chill time

30

minutes

Total time

50

minutes

NOTES:
The white chocolate topping is completely optional. These bites taste delicious and are sweet enough even without it!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats

• 1 cup raw cashews

• 1/2 cup creamy cashew butter

• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup

• 1/4 cup Medjool dates, pitted (about 3-4)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed

• Topping

• 1/4 cup white chocolate chips

• 1 tsp coconut oil

• Freeze-dried strawberries

Directions

• Pour your oats and cashews into a food processor, and pulse them until they’re fine like flour.
• Add in your dates, and pulse again for a few times until the dates are chopped.
• Add in your cashew butter, maple syrup, salt, and vanilla and blend on low until a sticky dough forms. You may need to scrape down the sides a few times in between blending.
• Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in your crushed freeze-fried strawberries. Mix well.
• Using a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop, or wet hands, roll two tbsp worth of dough into balls. Layer them on a parchment lined tray.
• Once all the dough is rolled, freeze the bites for 20-30 minutes.
• Melt your white chocolate chips with the coconut oil in 30 second increments in the microwave for about 1 1/2 minutes.
• Remove your bites from the freezer and drizzle each one with the chocolate. Top with more crushed berries.
• Place them back into the fridge to set for a few minutes.
• Keep them stored in the fridge or freezer. I like storing half in the fridge to snack on, and half in the freezer. They’ll stay fresh in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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