These Cinnamon Raisin Energy Bites are made with simple ingredients and make for a filling, delicious snack option that everyone will love!
If you’re new around here, WELCOME!! A few things you may quickly learn are:
- I am not a pro blogger. I literally just do this to provide a hopefully helpful, free resource for you. While I should probably optimize my SEO to better reach you, I just…cannot be bothered lol. I try to keep my posts short because I know you aren’t likely here for the long drawn out story.
- I am all for empowering women to learn how to be stewards of their bodies and not a slave to how they look. Health is so incredibly multifaceted — we need not chain our health status to solely our external appearance.
- I loooove a good energy bite. Seriously guys I make these ALL. THE. DANG. TIME. They’re the perfect replacement for the highly refined, packaged snack foods that line the shelves. They’re made with wholesome, nutrient dense ingredients that will leave you feeling full and satisfied, NOT needing to reach for another donut or can of Coke in 30 minutes to offset the energy crash.
There have been several energy bite recipes shared over the years both on my website (like these Cinnamon Swirl Energy Bites, these Chocolate Cherry Energy Bites, these Thin Mint Energy Bites, and these Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites) and many more on my Instagram.
My newest and maybe most favorite addition to the energy bite collection?
Cinnamon Raisin Energy Bites.
Omg. SO GOOD. I don’t know why people hate on oatmeal raisin cookies because honestly guys the chewiness and rich flavor profile is hard to beat.
And I’d like to think these cinnamon raisin energy bites are just as tasty 🙂
I often get asked when the best time or opportunity is to eat these little guys, and how many to have at a time. They make a great snack really, any time of day! Pre workout first thing in the morning, as a part of breakfast, as a sweet treat the round out lunch, as an afternoon snack, or for a night cap. I will have anywhere from 1 to 3 at a time, but it’s totally dependent on YOUR hunger levels. One day you might want 3, another day you might be okay with 1. Don’t overthink it!
Ingredients to Make Cinnamon Raisin Energy Bites
These are made with the simplest of ingredients, you probably have most in your pantry!!
- Dates
- Oats
- Vanilla protein powder
- Chia seeds
- Maple syrup
- Natural creamy peanut butter
- Walnuts or pecans
- Vanilla extract
- Cinnamon
- Raisins
How to Make Cinnamon Raisin Energy Bites
Energy bites are some of the most forgiving snacks to make. It’s almost like baking but without the need for precision and exact numbers…SIGN ME UP BABY.
Soak the dates in hot, hot water to soften, then blend them into a paste. Next, mix everything together in a large bowl — I like using a rubber spatula. Let the mixture sit in the fridge for 15 or so minutes to firm up a bit (this makes it less of a mess to roll!), then use your hands to roll out 18-20 perfect little cinnamon raisin energy bites. Store in the fridge or freezer and pop a couple when the urge strikes!
Sound good? Check out the recipe below!
Cinnamon Raisin Energy Bites
Ingredients
- 2 medjool dates, pitted
- 1 cup instant oats I used GF, organic
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder I used Equip Foods
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter Natural (with no added oils) works best
- 1/4 cup walnuts or pecans, finely chopped
- 3-4 tbsp water I used water the dates soak in
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2-3 generous dashes ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup raisins
Instructions
- Soak dates in a small bowl of hot water for 10 min to soften. While dates soften, add oats to a food processor and pulse into a rough flour-like consistency. Add to a large mixing bowl with remaining ingredients.
- Once dates have softened, transfer to a food processor and blend into a paste. Add in 2-3 tbsp of water as needed.
- Transfer date paste to the mixing bowl and use a spoon or spatula to combine everything into a cohesive mixture. If mixture if too dry, add 1-2 tbsp of water at a time; if it’s too wet, add in 1-2 tbsp of oats at a time.
- Allow mix to sit in the fridge for 20 min to firm up. This step is optional but makes it easier to roll.
- Remove bowl from fridge and use hands to roll mixture into small 1” size bites. Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
