Here’s a gut-friendly Peanut Butter Energy Bites recipe — perfect for snacks, sweet cravings, or on-the-go fuel:
No dairy, no refined sugar, gluten-free
✅ Ingredients:
- 1 cup natural peanut butter (no sugar added)
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed or chia seeds
- ¼ cup coconut flour (adds fiber and holds shape)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or raw honey (or 5–6 drops monk fruit if sugar-free)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- Optional: 2 tbsp cacao nibs, mini chocolate chips, or raisins
🌀 Instructions:
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Stir until a sticky dough forms. If it’s too dry, add 1–2 tsp of almond or coconut milk.
- Roll into 1-inch balls using your hands.
- Place on a plate lined with parchment paper.
- Chill in the fridge or freezer for 15–20 minutes until firm.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week (or freeze for longer).
📝 Tips:
- Swap peanut butter for sunflower seed butter for nut-free.
- Add a sprinkle of cinnamon or protein powder for extra nutrition.
- Great pre-workout snack or breastfeeding booster due to healthy fats.