Golden Raisin No Bake Energy Bitesย just made it officialโitโs Shove This Into Your Mouth Week.
I hadnโt planned to share these no bake energy bites until next week, but after consecutively posting Moroccan Turkey Meatballs and Cranberry Baked Brie Puff Pastry Bites, it seemed wrong to deny us all one more delectable excuse to shove an entire ball of goodness directly into our mouths.
The inspiration for this recipe was the outrageous quantity of golden raisins that mysteriously appeared in my pantry. For whatever reason, I habitually believe that I am out of certain ingredients, which is how I wound up with enough black beans and cumin to sustain a chili diet through the Wisconsin winter.
Judging by the three bags of unopened golden raisins on my shelf, I clearly harbor deep fears of running out dried fruit as well.
Golden Raisin Energy Bites โ An Easy No Bake Treat
These no bake nutty and fruity bites began with intentions to make a healthy sweet, truffle-inspired treat and wound up with something so all-together wholesome, they are absolutely acceptable as a snack. (Kind of like these Salted Caramel Truffles!)
Comprised of only natural sugars from the golden raisins and honey, boasting healthy fats and omegas-3s from walnuts and flaxseeds, and a boost ofย fiber from whole grain oats, these little balls of chewy sweetness pack a bigย nutritional punch.
In addition to being healthy, this energy bite recipe is sweet enough to pass for a real dessert. I want to kiss every single one of themโthen immediately take a giant bite.
I took most of these no bake energy bite the dessert route by rolling them in chocolate sprinkles, toasted coconut, and/or cocoa powder, but they taste fabulous perfectly plain too.
If you are not a big raisin fan, fear notโthese no bake energy bitesย taste nothing like the hard raisin nuggets that lurk at the bottom of your breakfast cereal. The golden raisinsโwhich are much milder in flavor than purple raisinsโadd body and sweetness, without overpowering the other ingredients. If you’re interested in even more mix-in options, this Energy Balls recipe was made for all sorts of flavor adaptations!
How to Store Golden Raisin Bites
- To Store. Refrigerate energy balls in an airtight storage container for up to 1 week.
- To Freeze. Freeze energy bites in an airtight freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Thaw and enjoy as desired.
More Healthy Energy Ball Recipes
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls
- Ginger Cookie Healthy Energy Balls
- No Bake Pumpkin Energy Balls
- No Bake Cookie Dough Protein Balls
- Fig Almond No Bake Energy Bites
Whether you pop a golden raisin truffle for a mid-day pick-me-up, post-workout snack, or healthy dessert, youโll revel in the fact that eating something this good for you can taste this good too.
I think I need another bag of golden raisins.
Gold Raisin No Bake Energy Bites
Ingredients
- 1 cup golden raisins lightly packed
- 1/2 cup walnuts or nuts of choice
- 1/4 cup rolled or quick-cooking oats plus 2 tablespoons
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds (or additional 2 tablespoons oats)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- For topping: chopped nuts, toasted coconut flakes, cocoa powder, chocolate sprinkles
Instructions
- Place the raisins in a small bowl and pour very hot water over the top to cover. Let sit 5 minutes, then drain and lightly pat dry.
- Place the nuts, oats, and flaxseed in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade, then blend until finely ground. Add the drained raisins, honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Pulse until a thick, sticky ball forms.
- Remove the ball from the food processor, then roll into individual small balls, about 1 inch across. Sprinkle any desired toppings on individual plates, then roll the balls in the toppings to coat. Place balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze until no longer sticky. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator or freezer.
Nutrition
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These little energy bites are awesome! I love everything in them! And your top photo is the bomb dot com! ;)
Just stumbled across this recipe and whipped it up last night! How long do you leave them in the freezer to get them to the “not sticky” stage? I left them in for an hour and then put them in the fridge but they’re still super sticky this AM. Any ideas?
Hi Kara! The balls shouldn’t be ultra sticky, just a little bit sticky My guess is that your raisins might have been extra moist or you might have added some extra honey, both of which would increase the moisture content. Ne t time, a few more oats will do the trick to get the dryer texture you were hoping for. With energy balls, it’s sometimes hard to get exact amounts, since dried fruit can vary in moisture content. Although they are a little sticky, I hope that they are still delicious to eat! You could try rolling them in toasted coconut or finely chopped nuts to make the outsides a little dryer if you like.
Hi!! I LOVE this healthy recipe and so do my kids :) I’ve been making different versions, but would like to try using dried apricots instead of raisins for a lower sugar content. Any tips on that, like should I still soak the apricots before hand?? TIA
Carrie, I’m so happy to hear you and your kids love these so much! I think apricots would be delicious. I’d cover them in very hot water, let them sit about 10 minutes to soften, then once they are cool enough to handle, drain and pat them dry. If the balls seem to dry when you are pulsing them, try adding a little nut butter or honey to thin them out a little. If you try the recipe this way, I”d love to hear how they turn out!
these look so cool I am making them right away
I hope you enjoy them, Jade!
Is the 98.7 g sugar correct? Or a typo?
Hi Kellie, I’m not finding where you’re seeing 98.7 grams of sugarโthat number seems very high per bite. If it’s from a site where you can calculate nutrition value, I’d definitely double check the ingredients that are pulling in. I know from personal experience with My Fitness Pal, for example, that some ingredients can be quite a ways off!
I LOVE what youโre doing here. ย Any chance of adding an app for these?
Thank you for your kind words, Pam! I don’t have one at the moment, but I’m so pleased that you’ve enjoyed my recipes!