Gluten-Free Coconut Mango Energy Bites
| 8 |
10 |
74 |
| Ingredients |
Minutes |
Calories |
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| Prep |
Cook |
Servings |
| 10 min |
0 min |
32
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A great snack with nutritious ingredients!
Ingredients
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2 cup
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Quinoa, cooked
(cook as per package directions)
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1/2 cup
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Coconut, shredded, unsweetened
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1/2 cup
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Almond butter
(+2 tbsp; or nut butter of choice)
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2/3 cup
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Flaxseed meal (ground)
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2 tbsp
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Honey
(or maple syrup)
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1/3 cup
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Mango, dried
(minced or finely chopped)
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1 pinch
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Salt
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2 tbsp
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Coconut, shredded, unsweetened
(additional for sprinkling)
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Instructions
- Prepare quinoa as per package instructions.
- Combine the cooked quinoa, coconut, almond butter, flax, honey, mango, and a pinch of salt.
- Roll into 32 balls.
- Keep in refrigerator for freshness or freeze for later.
Notes:
Nutritional Highlights:
- Quinoa is very high in fiber, is a complete protein and low in the glycemic index.
- Almond Butter contains a generous amount of magnesium which may help to boost heart and mental health.
Nutrition Facts
Per Portion
Calories
74
Calories from fat
41
Calories from saturated fat
5.1
Total Fat
4.6 g
Saturated Fat
0.6 g
Trans Fat
0
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat
1.6 g
Cholesterol
0
Sodium
8.3 mg
Potassium
84 mg
Total Carbohydrate
6.9 g
Dietary Fiber
1.8 g
Sugars
2.2 g
Protein
2.2 g
Dietary servings
Per Portion
| Grain |
0.2 |
| Meat Alternative |
0.2 |
Energy sources
Meal Type(s)
