Strawberry Shortcake Energy Bites (Print)

Strawberry shortcake-inspired bites featuring oats, cashew, and freeze-dried berries for satisfying snacking.

# Ingredients:

→ Base Mixture

01 - 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
02 - 1 cup raw cashews
03 - 1/2 cup creamy cashew butter
04 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
05 - 1/4 cup Medjool dates, pitted (about 3-4)
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed

→ Topping

09 - 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
10 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil
11 - Freeze-dried strawberries, for garnish

# Instructions:

01 - Place rolled oats and raw cashews in a food processor. Pulse until a fine, flour-like texture is achieved.
02 - Add pitted Medjool dates to the mixture and pulse until finely chopped and distributed.
03 - Add creamy cashew butter, pure maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend on low until a sticky dough develops, scraping sides as needed.
04 - Transfer dough to a bowl. Mix in crushed freeze-dried strawberries until evenly distributed.
05 - With a 2-tablespoon scoop or damp hands, roll dough into balls and arrange on a parchment-lined tray with space between each.
06 - Place tray in freezer for 20 to 30 minutes to firm up the bites.
07 - Combine white chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until melted and smooth, about 1 1/2 minutes total.
08 - Remove bites from freezer. Drizzle with melted white chocolate and immediately sprinkle with additional crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
09 - Return bites to refrigerator for a few minutes to set chocolate. Transfer to airtight container, storing half chilled for immediate snacking and the remainder frozen for longer storage.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • Uses pantry basics so you do not need anything fancy
  • Delivers real strawberry flavor in each bite
  • No-bake and kid friendly
  • Perfect for meal prep and on-the-go snacking
02 -
  • Loaded with plant-based protein from nuts and oats
  • Naturally sweetened and gluten-free if using certified oats
  • Freezer-friendly and perfect for meal prepping
03 -
  • Avoid over-processing the oat-cashew base or the bites can become pasty instead of chewy
  • Always use fresh freeze-dried berries not chewy dried fruit or the texture will be lost
  • When melting chocolate do it slowly and stir gently to prevent seizing and preserve that beautiful drizzle

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