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Chocolate Cherry Energy Bites (Nut Free).

Mar 23, 2021 by Kelly Roenicke · 11 Comments

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For a quick, on the go snack, try these chocolate cherry energy bites! These gluten free, nut free balls are a perfect for a post workout snack or after school treat.

chocolate cherry bites on a white tray

It can be so hard to find a great, tasty, filling snack that’s allergy friendly.

There are some wonderful brands of nut free, gluten free, allergy friendly granola bars and bites, but not every store carries them. And sometimes you might want to make your own fun snack.

That’s where these chocolate cherry energy bites come in. With just a few simple, tasty ingredients, you can make this chocolatey snack that’s free of the top 8 allergens.

It’s no bake, no fuss, and all delicious!

nut free chocolate energy balls on a tray

 

 

What are energy bites?

Energy bites are simply snacks that are made with wholesome ingredients like dried fruit, seeds, oats, chocolate, maple syrup, sunbutter, or any other thing you’d like to add in. These ingredients are pulsed in the food processor, and then you roll them into balls.

Can I make these bites with a different fruit?

Sure! I have made these with dried cranberries before, and you can easily do prunes, dates, or even dried apricots.

how to make energy bites

These chocolate cherry energy balls are really so simple! Simply throw all the ingredients into your food processor, and pulse until a chocolatey dough forms. It just takes a few minutes to make a batch of these.

Where can I find dried fruit or seeds that are free of cross contamination?

A great place to find dried fruit and seeds online is Gerbs Allergy Friendly Foods. Another brand that is made in a nut free facility is Newman’s Own Organics dried fruits. Of course you should always call and make sure that any ingredient is safe for your particular needs, as companies do change their procedures from time to time.

For allergy friendly pumpkin seeds, the brand SuperSeedz is great! You can order these on Amazon or Vitacost.

If you’re looking for another easy snack to prepare at home, try these homemade nut free Lara bars.

ingredients for nut free energy bites

 

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chocolate cherry bites on a white tray
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Chocolate Cherry Energy Bites (Nut Free).

Nut free chocolate cherry energy bites are a healthy and delicious way to satisfy your sweet craving. These are easy and so delicious!

Course Snack
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, vegan.
Keyword no bake
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 14
Calories 113 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
  • ¾ cup certified gluten free oats
  • ¾ cup dried cherries or cranberries
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup dairy free chocolate chips optional, leave out if Paleo
  • ½ cup maple syrup
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  1. Place the pumpkin seeds, gluten free oats, dried cherries, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and maple syrup in a food processor.

  2. Process until the mixture is fairly smooth - it will be quite thick,

  3. Take a tablespoon of the mixture and use your hands to roll it into a ball. If you want to roll each ball in more mini chocolate chips, you can do so. Place the balls on a plate or tray.

  4. Store energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will get firmer once they are chilled.

Recipe Notes

Store energy bites in the refrigerator. They should stay fresh for about a week.

You can freeze these if you wish!

Recipe makes about 14 bites. Nutrition facts are for one energy bite.

Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Cherry Energy Bites (Nut Free).
Amount per Serving
Calories
113
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
1
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
4
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
134
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
19
g
6
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
12
g
13
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
233
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
28
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

chocolate cherry energy balls

Have you made energy bites before? What’s your favorite flavor?

This post was originally published in July 2015. It has been updated.

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Filed Under: Dairy Free, Desserts, food, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Recipes, Snacks, Sweets, Vegan Tagged With: chocolate, Dairy Free, easy recipe, Egg Free, Fish Free, Garlic Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Legume Free, Nightshade Free, no bake, Onion Free, paleo, Peanut Free, Sesame Free, Shellfish Free, Soy Free, Tree Nut Free

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Mom to two boys with food allergies and sensitivities, Kelly is passionate about allergy friendly cooking and baking. She believes that you can enjoy amazing, easy recipes even when cooking for multiple food allergies.
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Comments

  1. Katie

    October 02, 2019 at 9:20 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious recipe!

    Reply
  2. Julia

    July 24, 2015 at 10:39 am

    YUUUUUUM! I love how nutritious these delish bites of joy are! Cherry and chocolate are such a marvelous pair – I must make these using the rest of my cherries ASAP!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      July 27, 2015 at 10:30 am

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  3. Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven

    July 24, 2015 at 9:55 am

    I make energy bites like this ALL the time for my mom! She absolutely cannot get enough of ’em. Good thing they’re so healthy and good for you because geez, are they addicting!

    Reply
  4. rikkii54

    July 23, 2015 at 12:47 pm

    TY Kelly for a fresh idea. Especially as the lowly pumpkin seed gets left out a lot. I’ve been adding it to things also,like my raw vegan cream of celery soup instead of the over used cashews. Plus I reasoned, it’s even green ;-) I make energy balls from my left over almond pulp from making milk and add dried cranberries and some maca powder for an additional mid day boost.

    Reply
    • Kelly

      July 27, 2015 at 10:31 am

      That’s a great way to use up the almond pulp! I hope you enjoy this recipe!

      Reply
  5. whiskandshout

    July 23, 2015 at 11:49 am

    These are adorable! Love these bites, pinning!

    Reply
  6. Joanne

    July 23, 2015 at 8:11 am

    Chocolate and cherry is one of my favorite fruity flavor combos! These bites sound delicious. Wish I had some for some midday fuel!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      July 27, 2015 at 10:31 am

      Thank you, Joanne!

      Reply
  7. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice

    July 23, 2015 at 7:55 am

    Energy bites are the best! The flavor combinations are endless and I love the protein and healthy ingredients too. Love these chocolate cherry bites, Kelly! Sounds perfect!

    Reply
  8. Deanna Segrave-Daly (@tspbasil)

    July 23, 2015 at 7:21 am

    I made them a few year back – was really into a PB, honey cocoa combo but it’s been awhile. I love chocolate and cherry so I should give this a whirl

    Reply

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