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Healthy Trail Mix Energy Bites with Dark Chocolate

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These healthy trail mix energy bites are quick and easy to make, combining nuts, seeds, oats, and dark chocolate for a satisfying, portable snack that fuels your day without a sugar crash.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (90g)
  • 1 cup mixed nuts and seeds trail mix (almonds, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds) (140g)
  • ½ cup natural almond butter (125g, creamy)
  • ⅓ cup honey (113g)
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips (at least 70% cocoa) (90g)
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds (20g)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
  • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Gather all ingredients and measure them out (about 5 minutes).
  2. Chop larger nuts in the trail mix if needed for better bite cohesion (about 3 minutes).
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, trail mix, chia seeds, cinnamon, and sea salt; stir well (about 2 minutes).
  4. Add almond butter, honey, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture; mix with a spatula until sticky and uniform (3-5 minutes).
  5. Gently fold in dark chocolate chips to avoid melting.
  6. Scoop out 1-inch portions and roll into balls, yielding about 15-18 bites.
  7. Place bites on a baking sheet or plate lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
  8. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.

Notes

If the mixture is too dry, add a teaspoon more honey or almond butter. Warm almond butter slightly if too cold for easier mixing. Avoid over-processing nuts in the food processor to prevent turning into nut butter. Chill bites for at least 30 minutes to firm up and improve texture. Store chilled to prevent melting.

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