Seasonal Oat Bites (Printable Version)

Wholesome oat bites featuring seasonal flavors for a tasty and nutritious snack option.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup almond flour
03 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1/8 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1/3 cup honey
06 - 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

08 - 1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries
09 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

# How To Make:

01 - In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, almond flour, cinnamon, and salt until evenly distributed.
02 - Pour honey, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture; stir until the mixture is thoroughly combined.
03 - Fold in dried cranberries and chopped walnuts, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
04 - Using your hands or a spoon, shape the mixture into 1-inch diameter bite-sized balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
05 - Refrigerate the formed bites for at least 30 minutes to allow them to set before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're the perfect grab-and-go energy bite that actually tastes like dessert, not punishment
  • Your kitchen will smell like cinnamon and toasted goodness for hours afterward
  • They keep for nearly a week, which means guilt-free snacking without constant baking
  • Kids actually ask for these instead of hiding vegetables in them
02 -
  • Don't bake them until they look completely done—they should still feel slightly tender when you remove them. They firm up as they cool, and this is what gives them that perfect chewy texture.
  • Room temperature butter is non-negotiable. Cold butter won't incorporate properly and you'll end up with a grainy texture instead of smooth bites.
  • If your dried fruit is very hard, soak it in warm water for ten minutes before adding it. This plumps them up and makes them taste fresher.
03 -
  • Toast your nuts in a dry skillet for three minutes before chopping and adding them. This deepens their flavor and makes the entire batch taste more sophisticated.
  • Use a mix of both dried fruits and nuts rather than just one of each—the variety in texture and flavor is what makes people reach for a second bite.

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