Mediterranean Chickpea Energy Bites
These Mediterranean-inspired no-bake energy bites are packed with chickpeas, oats, and a hint of lemon, making them a healthy, protein-rich snack.
10 min
Prep
4
Serves
150
Calories
Macros · per serving
5g protein
21g carbs
5g fat
Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 1 cup chickpeas
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly under cold water.
- 2
In a food processor, combine the chickpeas and rolled oats, and pulse until a coarse mixture forms.
- 3
Add honey, peanut butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt to the chickpea and oats mixture and blend until well combined and a dough-like consistency forms.
- 4
Scoop out tablespoon-sized amounts of the mixture and roll into balls using your hands.
- 5
Place the energy bites on a plate lined with parchment paper and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.
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