Tropical Berry Energy Bites
One thing that I have been lacking lately is energy. While a lack of sleep and stress is part of my problem, another issue is eating out for too many meals and snacks. Eating out usually isn't an issue for me since I prefer cooking my own meals, but our recent schedules haven't allowed much time for me to be in the kitchen :)
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup coconut butter, melted
- 1 large banana (I used a nearly-ripe banana but a well-ripened one would increase the sweetness and the banana flavor)*
- 1/3 cup fresh, chopped strawberries (cherries or mango would be also be yummy)
- 2 scoops of unsweetened plain or vanilla protein powder (could probably omit if needed)
- pinch of sea salt
- pinch of pure stevia powder OR 2 Tbsp honey or agave (optional for sweeter fud
- 1/4 tsp coconut extract and/or 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extractge)
Instructions
- In the bowl of a food processor, add the banana and strawberries and blend until combined. Add remaining ingredients and pulse or blend until well combined.
- Divide mixture into a mini muffin silicone mold/pan (or you could use a parchment lined loaf pan) and freeze until hardened. Pop out the individual bites and enjoy!
Notes
I used cold, refrigerated strawberries which caused the coconut butter to immediately freeze and clump. For a more uniform look, use room temperature berries and banana. Next time I will also increase the amount of strawberries to get more of a berry flavor :