Trail Mix Energy Bites
These no-bake trail mix energy bites are a quick, toddler-friendly snack made with just 7 real-food ingredients. Packed with fiber, healthy fats, and plant-based protein, they’re great for daycare, lunchboxes, or a post-nap energy boost!
Equipment
- measuring cups
Ingredients
- 1 cups oats quick or rolled
- ⅓ cup ground flaxseed or Tiny Sprouts Brain Booster
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup, sub with extra nut butter for no added sugar
- ½ cup peanut butter ideally runny nut/seed butter works best, can sub other nut/seed butter & add more if needed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup pumpkin seeds optional
- ⅓ cup dried cherries optional
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix oats, flaxseed (or Tiny Sprouts Brain Booster), nut/seed butter, sweetener of choice (if using), vanilla, cinnamon, pumpkin seeds, and dried cherries. If the consistency is too dry, add more nut butter.
- Roll into bite-sized balls or press firmly into a parchment-lined 8x8” pan.
- Chill in the fridge for 1–2 hours, then slice into bars if needed. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
Scroll up to see substitution options. Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients used.
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