Honey Nut Butter Bites
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Easy
These Honey Nut Butter Bites are my go to treat whenever I'm craving something naturally sweet and satisfying. They come together in just 15 minutes with no baking required, making them perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep sessions. The combination of creamy almond butter and raw honey creates a naturally energizing base, while the walnuts add omega 3 fatty acids that support heart health. What I love most is how simple and budget friendly this recipe is using pantry staples you probably already have on hand. Once you pop them in the oven for just 30 minutes, you'll have a batch of delicious little morsels that taste like indulgence but feel like nourishment.
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Ingredients
- 200 gcreamy almond butter
- 100 mlraw honey
- 150 grolled oats
- 30 gunsweetened cocoa powder
- 5 gground cinnamon
- 80 gcrushed walnuts
- 5 mlvanilla extract
- 2 gsea salt
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Instructions
- 1
Combine the almond butter and honey in a large mixing bowl, stirring until they're fully blended together.
Tip: Warming the honey slightly makes it easier to mix with the nut butter.
- 2
Add the rolled oats, cocoa powder, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and sea salt to the bowl. Mix everything thoroughly until you have a thick, uniform dough.
Tip: Use your hands if the mixture gets too thick for a spoon to manage comfortably.
- 3
Fold in the crushed walnuts, making sure they're distributed evenly throughout the mixture.
Tip: Don't crush the walnuts too finely; small chunks add nice texture to the bites.
- 4
Refrigerate the mixture for 10 minutes to make it easier to shape.
Tip: A chilled mixture holds together better and prevents your hands from getting too messy.
- 5
Roll the mixture into 12 equal-sized balls, about the size of a walnut. Place them on a parchment-lined baking tray.
Tip: Lightly wet your hands with water to prevent sticking when rolling.
- 6
Bake at 160°C for 30 minutes until the bites are set but still slightly soft in the center.
Tip: They'll firm up further as they cool, so don't overbake them.
- 7
Allow the bites to cool completely on the tray for at least 15 minutes before transferring them to an airtight container.
Tip: Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks for best freshness.
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