The hardest part for my clients is giving up sugar, sweets, and desserts. So I like to offer alternatives to dessert that contains cleaner ingredients. Most cakes, cookies, or any sweets contain either genetically engineered corn syrup or hydrogenated oils on top of high amounts of sugar. Strawberry energy bites are a wonderful healthy guilt-free treat you can feel good about putting in your body!

Incorporating fruit or other plants is always the best choice with desserts. Strawberries contain a broad array of nutritional benefits. Strawberries are packed with vitamins and minerals such as vitamins C and K, folate, potassium, manganese, and magnesium. They are low-calorie, fiber-rich, and abundant in antioxidants and polyphenols. According to the USDA, one cup of strawberries provides 3 g of fiber and 12 g of carbohydrates.

However, remember to follow the Clean Fifteen-Dirty Dozen as strawberries are typically number one on the Dirty Dozen. This means you would need to purchase organic. If you can’t find fresh organic, you can purchase frozen organic and allow them to thaw in advance.

Ingredients:

1 cup organic strawberries

1 cup gluten-free oats (One Degree Organic is glyphosate free)

1/2 cup sunflower seeds

1 serving vanilla plant-protein powder

2 Tbsp coconut oil

1/4 cup freeze-dried organic strawberries (optional)

Directions:

Place the first four ingredients in a food processor with 1 Tbsp of coconut oil.  Mix until it forms a ball. If it is too dry, add a second tablespoon of coconut oil.

Place the freeze-dried strawberries and crush into a fine powder

Using 1 heaping Tbsp of the mixture at a time, roll between your hands to form 1-inch balls. Roll the balls in the dried strawberries immediately before serving.

Store in the refrigerator for up to one week in an airtight container.

Note: if you need additional sweetness in your energy bites, add 1-2 Tablespoons of honey or pure maple syrup.

Let me know in the comments if you enjoyed the Strawberry Energy Bites and if you made any variations. I’m all about creativity, especially in food. And if you need help with making better eating choices, I’d love to help you. Schedule a free Wellness Strategy session with me today. It’s a 30-minute call that could change your life.