These rich mocha flavoured energy bites with some slivered almonds to add a little crunch are the perfect snack to satisfy your sweet tooth.
A healthy snack to keep us busy moms full while we race around to after school programs or chase those little munchkins around the house.
It seems with two kids getting into their teens I have turned into a children’s taxi. Running to dance, hockey, football and various kid meet ups means snacking on the go is just a fact of life.
Quick snacks that pack a good does of protein to keep me satisfied on the go are a must of in my house.
Energy bites are my go to snack because there are so many yummy versions out there the flavours are really endless.
But when I whipped up a batch of these Almond Espresso Energy Bites the other day that I found the recipe for on the Beachbody Blog I thought I had died and gone to heaven.
I mean as a mom who doesn’t have fishy crackers, granola bars, sometimes a warm cheese string or two in their purse that was grabbed for the kids racing out the door just in case practice goes a little long and they starving children proclaim they might die of starvation on the ride home if they can’t eat right that minute.
We need snacks too and probably more so because we are stuck bored at practice and a healthy snack means no snacking at the local coffee shop during the wait.
Not typically a mocha person I bought a bag of the Cafe Latte Shakeology flavour but to be honest it was ok but not my favourite. So my bag had been sitting on my counter for a few weeks looking a little lonely.
Now I wish I had more so because I only had enough left in the bag for one batch of these beauties. Looks like I need to order more!
Almond Espresso Energy Bites
Rich mocha flavoured energy bites with crunchy slivered almonds are an easy to make on-the-go snack that will satisfy your sweet tooth and keep you satisfied to get through your busiest days.
Make ahead and put in the fridge or freeze for later but because these are so good freezing is unlikely needed because I am certain you and your family will goggle them up fast!
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Almond Espresso Energy Bites
Ingredients
- 1 cup natural almond butter
- 3/4 cup old fashioned rolled oats dry
- 1/2 cup silvered almonds
- 1 scoop Cafe Latte Shakeology
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a medium bowl and mix well
- Form batter into 24 small balls
- Place balls in an air tight container and refrigerate for one hour before serving pr freeze for another time
Nutrition
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Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says
I have always wanted to make energy bites, but never have dates in my house. I love how your recipe doesn’t use them 🙂
ainfanti15 says
Peanut butter and protein powder as a base with a little honey is a great base when you don’t have dates. Plus dates always jam up my blender!
Jacqueline Debono says
What a great snack idea. I definitely want to try making these bites!
ainfanti15 says
Make a double batch… they won’t sit around long!
Casey says
I keep meaning to make energy balls, and these sound absolutely amazing! I am definitely going to have to make these, especially since espresso is a favorite flavor of mine!
Allison Hanson says
You had me at espresso! These look delicious, perfect for a pick me up during a long run.
ainfanti15 says
Yes they would be great to bring along for a run!
Nicole Tingwall says
You had me at mocha! These bites sound amazing!
Nayna Kanabar says
These little energy bites look so tasty and delicious I am sure the addition of the Cafe Latte Shakeology must have really enhanced the taste and flavour of them.
Stephanie Simmons says
These look so delicious! What a great healthy treat 🙂 Could you substitute for any protein powder?
ainfanti15 says
Hi Stephanie, Yes any protein powder can be substituted.
Lisa says
Yum! These look easy and delicious- my favorite!
Linda | Brunch-n-Bites says
Oh yum! This is my kind of snacks. Full of flavors and with less guilty feeling. Perfect snack for when stuck in traffic.
ainfanti15 says
I am on the road often for my work and they are good to have in a traffic jam or rushing between meetings.
Karlton says
L-O-V-E these! Made a batch and will be eating a few with breakfast each day.
Anna says
Can’t wait to try this – I love energy bites or balls or any small healthy snack. This looks easy and quick to make too!
Camila Hurst says
These look so delicious! They are the perfect healthy treat!!
Leandi says
These look delicious! I love mocha flavoured things and they seem quite easy to make. Definitely going to give it a try!