Gluten-Free Nut and Oat Blender Bites
Whip up a batch of these irresistible Gluten-Free Nut and Oat Blender Bites, the perfect no-bake snack for busy days! Packed with wholesome ingredients like gluten-free rolled oats, protein-rich almond butter, naturally sweet medjool dates, and nutritious ground flaxseed, these energy bites strike the ideal balance between indulgence and health. A quick pulse in the blender is all it takes to create a sticky, dough-like mixture, which can be enhanced with optional mini chocolate chips for a touch of sweetness. With just 15 minutes of prep and no cooking required, these bite-sized treats are a simple, gluten-free, and dairy-free addition to your meal prep routine. Deliciously satisfying and conveniently portable, they’re perfect for an on-the-go snack, a pre-workout energy boost, or a wholesome treat to enjoy anytime. Store them in the fridge for a week of guilt-free snacking!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
- 0.5 cup almond butter
- 8 pieces medjool dates, pitted
- 0.5 cup chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, or cashews)
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Place the gluten-free rolled oats, pitted medjool dates, almond butter, chopped nuts, and ground flaxseed into a powerful blender or food processor.
Blend on high until the mixture starts to come together and the dates are finely chopped. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed to ensure all ingredients are combined.
Add the pure maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt to the mixture. Blend again until everything forms a sticky dough-like consistency.
If using, add the mini chocolate chips and pulse a few times to distribute them evenly throughout the mixture.
Carefully scoop out tablespoons of the mixture and roll them into small balls using your hands. You should get about 12 bites, depending on the size.
Refrigerate the bites for at least 30 minutes to let them firm up a bit before serving.
Store the bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week for best freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2028 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.4 g | 158% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.1 g | 90% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 615 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 187.8 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.5 g | 130% | |
| Total Sugars | 95.8 g | ||
| Protein | 54.4 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 559 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 2355 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
