Sweet Potato Energy Bites

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These tasty little bites are packed with so many things that are good for you: sweet potato, oats, almond meal, hemp seeds, and almond butter. They are a great boost of protein and energy for when you need a snack. They are gluten free, and you can make them vegan by replacing the honey with maple syrup.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
20
Yield:
20 energy bites

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potato

  • ½ cup rolled oats

  • ½ cup almond meal

  • ¼ cup hemp seeds

  • ¼ cup almond butter

  • 1 tablespoon honey, or more to taste

  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • teaspoon sea salt

Directions

  1. Place mashed sweet potato, oats, almond meal, hemp seeds, almond butter, honey, cinnamon, vanilla, and sea salt into a bowl and stir until all ingredients are well combined.

  2. Refrigerate the mixture for 15 minutes. Roll chilled mixture into about 20 1-inch balls. Place energy balls back into the refrigerator for 15 minutes until set and cold. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

65 Calories
4g Fat
5g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 65
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Sodium 30mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 55mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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