Barberry Chia Energy Bites

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Barberry Chia Energy Bites

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These tempting little bite-size snacks, inspired by Kelly's no bake energy bites, are a delightful combination of oats, seeds and fruit. They make a mid-morning or afternoon energy boost. If you don't have dried barberries, goji or cranberries are great substitutes.

1 med Ripe banana, mashed
60 g Smooth peanut butter
1 tbsp Maple syrup
1/2 tsp Vanilla powder
2 tbsp Chia seeds
130 g Quick cooking oats
25 g Dried barberries (or cranberries)
40 g White chocolate chips

In a large bowl, mash the banana with a fork. Mix in peanut butter, maple syrup and vanilla until smooth.
Stir in chia seeds and oats. Mix until well combined. Now add in dried barberries and white chocolate chips.
Divide the mixture into 25 g portions, then roll between lightly moistened hands to make about 14 balls. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

85 comments:

great-secret-of-life 21/1/16 06:14: healthy energy bites.. yum!
Rosa's Yummy Yums 21/1/16 08:02: A great treat! I love barberries.

Cheers,

Rosa
Ivy 21/1/16 10:21: Wow, these are great. I'll surely make some soon, as I am trying to cut down on sugar intake! Maybe I'll leave out the chocolate chips.
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy 21/1/16 14:50: I love energy bites like this and chia seeds make everything so much more filling too.
grace 21/1/16 14:55: these are very unique little snack bites! very tasty ingredients, and they have a lovely look about them!
Nava K 21/1/16 15:02: Not only delicious, this cuties are truly colourful and healthy.
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary 21/1/16 16:28: I have never had barberries before, but I totally need to go out and look for them stat! These energy bites sound seriously delicious, Angie!! I am loving the natural sweetness in here! I could use a dozen of these babies! Cheers, friend!
Królowa Karo 21/1/16 18:45: Looks delicious and very healthy :)
fimere 21/1/16 20:28: ils sont bien tentants, j'aime bien
bonne soirée
Ashley@CookNourishBliss 21/1/16 22:28: Energy bites are such a favorite of mine to keep in the house for snacking! This flavor sounds wonderful!
Unknown 21/1/16 22:29: I need all the energy these days, they sound amazing Angie!
Gingi 21/1/16 23:13: These look SO YUMMY!!!!! Gorgeous photos too! - http://www.domesticgeekgirl.com
Vicki Bensinger 22/1/16 00:31: I'm making these this weekend. They sound perfect with just the right amount of sweetness and loaded with protein and vitamins...My husband would love these.
Unknown 22/1/16 00:40: What a yummy treat for any time of day. They'd make a great quick breakfast on the run too!
Evelyne CulturEatz 22/1/16 01:45: barberries are the ones in Persian rice dishes right? Love those and what a great idea in these yummy energy balls.And again we were on the same wavelength!
Kushigalu 22/1/16 02:03: This sounds so healthy and yummy! They look beautiful!
Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipe 22/1/16 03:02: I need to make a batch of these asap!
Unknown 22/1/16 03:51: Angie, I love your silver plate and these energy bites is what I need with me at the office!
Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousness 22/1/16 04:57: I love energy bites. I really like the combination of ingredients in these energy bites.
Easyfoodsmith 22/1/16 06:05: Love everything about these energy bites.
faithy 22/1/16 08:23: These look wonderful and healthy as snacks. Can eat without worrying!
Sharon D. 22/1/16 09:31: This is beautiful, Angie. Convenient to eat too! :D
Eva Taylor 22/1/16 11:20: This time of year, while everyone is trying to stay healthy, reduce consumption, these energy bites are perfect for that mid-morning lull to keep you on track. I don't think we get barberries here but I shall google it now!
Eva http://kitcheninspirations.wordpress.com/
Display name 22/1/16 11:46: I love these!
Emma @ Bake Then Eat 22/1/16 13:09: Oh yum what a great snack!
ann low 22/1/16 13:12: This sounds healthy and delicious! Wish I can have some :))
Nancy Chan 22/1/16 13:31: I do not know what are barberries but those energy bites sure look yummy!
Christine Ho 22/1/16 13:42: Love all kinds of berries. These little bites are so tempting. Can I have some, Angie?
Monica 22/1/16 14:39: Energy bites are so smart to have around...pick one of these up instead of grabbing pretzels or some such thing. You did Kelly proud. : )
kitchen flavours 22/1/16 14:49: I would love to snack on these anytime of the day!
MunatyCooking 22/1/16 16:28: I can see myself packing some for my husband to munch on while at work. It sounds and looks tasty, I like to have healthy snacks around the house, and if it's homemade then it is a winner :)
Beena 22/1/16 19:13: It looks super delicious.
SavoringTime in the Kitchen 22/1/16 21:22: They are so cute and healthy too! I don't think I've seen barberries here but love cranberries, which would be a great substitute.
Viviane Bauquet Farre 22/1/16 21:37: These look awesome, Angie. Packed with wholesome get-up-and-go!
Alida @mylittleitaliankitchen 22/1/16 21:39: I want to try this, love the idea of these little healthy balls and they look so cute :-) Have a nice weekend my friend!
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl 22/1/16 22:28: Perfect pick me up afternoon snack!
Tania | My Kitchen Stories 22/1/16 22:41: This is the best way I have ever seen to use Barberries. I love the peanut butter in there Angie
Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie 23/1/16 01:28: I LOVE quick and healthy snacks like this, Angie! What a delicious blend of ingredients too! I don't recall ever seeing barberries at the market here, but I do have a pack of goji berries already in my pantry, so I can make these soon! Can't wait! :)
Marcela 23/1/16 02:41: i love power snacks like these balls! Much, much better than any 'healthy' bars ! It makes me feel hungry again...
Kennedy Cole@KCole's Creative Corner 23/1/16 02:54: Mmm! I love chia seeds in just about anything, and these energy bites look so healthful and full of flavor! Thanks for sharing! :D
Tricia Buice 23/1/16 03:19: This kind of treat is my absolute favorite Angie! They are pretty and packed full of wonderful flavors. Thank you so much!
jasna varcakovic 23/1/16 05:21: Beautifully looking ...and no baking; yay!
Green Thumb 23/1/16 06:06: Wow, I wanna have a bite Angie.
Karen Luvswesavory 23/1/16 08:49: Hi Angie,
Love these no bake energy bites. Thank you so much for sharing this easy & healthy recipe :)
Nammi 23/1/16 12:23: Yumm. Are barberries the same as goji berries? Looks a bit like them
Nammi 23/1/16 12:23: Yumm. Are barberries the same as goji berries? Looks a bit like them
Barbara 23/1/16 12:52: I need some energy right now! Once again, wish you lived next door so I could share!
Adina 23/1/16 17:29: I love this kind of things and I happen to have an open bag of barberries. Although goji berries also sound good, somebody mentioned them above, I could also imagine to make these using goji.
beyondkimchee 23/1/16 18:30: They look like lovely treats packed with yummy but healthy ingredients. Very cute, too!
Abbe@This is How I Cook 23/1/16 19:29: These sound great, Angie! I actually bought some barberries at a Middle Eastern grocery and was going to use them in rice, but now I can try these. Hurray!
Velva 23/1/16 22:10: Looks good! Looks REALLY good! These are the pick me up snacks I need during the day.

Velva
Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bake 24/1/16 01:21: I haven't seen barberries around here, but I'll keep my eyes peeled for them. But I'm sure they're just as wonderful with dried cranberries :)
The Yum List 24/1/16 02:54: Yum!
Cathleen 24/1/16 03:59: Sweet! I have all the ingredients to make this! Except the vanilla powder. Can you use extract instead?
Kelly 24/1/16 09:56: I love these energy bites, Angie!:) They look so so pretty and completely addicting! I've never tried barberries before but I'm so intrigued to find some now! I could eat this entire batch :)
Rafeeda AR 24/1/16 10:46: Totally guiltfree indulgence!
Hester @ Alchemy in the Kitchen 24/1/16 14:40: So simple and quick to make and a lovely little snack to have on hand.
Beth 24/1/16 15:56: Cute snacks with a healthy twist! Love it!
Unknown 24/1/16 16:53: Looks awesome Angie. Perfect energy bites. I will try out this recipe soon. Lovely. Yum Yum. :)
ZazaCook 24/1/16 22:43: Beautiful energy bites! Wonderful done!
Gourmet Getaways 24/1/16 23:36: How absolutely delicious! Your photos are always so beautiful, you make everything look tasty :) I will try adding Chia seeds to my energy bites.
Thanks for sharing
Julie
Gourmet Getaways
Cheri Savory Spoon 25/1/16 01:07: Hi Angie, for some reason I do not seem to be receiving your emails, will sign up again. Love these healthy energie bites. Pinned!
Geri Saucier 25/1/16 03:11: Very tasty snacks. A great recipe.
Balvinder 25/1/16 06:55: Yummm! These little bites look so delicious and healthy! Ido have some leftover barberries after making Persian jeweled rice.
The Reader's Tales 25/1/16 07:59: Hello Angie, this sounds healthy and delicious! Will try to make at home :)) Have a lovely week
motherrimmy 25/1/16 16:00: I love little sweet bites like this. They're perfect for us calorie watchers!
Pam 25/1/16 17:57: They look delicious Angie!
Melanie @ Melanie Cooks 25/1/16 18:40: Yum! Yum! What an awesome snack! I love ALL the ingredients in these energy bars!
The Hungary Buddha 25/1/16 23:41: I can get behind these for energy!
Alex 26/1/16 08:23: They look very appetizing! Great job :)
Harriet Emily 26/1/16 11:15: I've been making energy bites nearly every day recently - they're so fun to make and I love how healthy they are. They are such a great food for snacking on. These look amazing Angie, and I love the addition of Barberries - I definitely need to try these!
Copycake kitchen 26/1/16 14:40: Hi Angie, so nice your cookies colour and texture!😊
Holy Food 26/1/16 17:14: These flavors look amazing together! Cannot wait to try this!
Wok with Ray 26/1/16 19:54: These beautiful treats are so easy to make. Thanks, Angie! :)
Unknown 26/1/16 20:31: Yummy energy bites. Love it totally.
Claudia 27/1/16 02:00: I have seen barberry bushes - but none with actual berries! Must be a different bush. But these are just the thing - to satisfy my sweet tooth and get me off this winter-eating pattern I've developed that is not helping my waistline. You make everything so pretty.
Reeni 27/1/16 02:04: I never had a barberry before! Don't even know if you can find them here but I would LOVE them with cranberries! They are as irresistible as dessert.
Emma | Fork and Good 27/1/16 09:56: Love, love, love these energy bites, and all of your bowls. I want to steal your bowls, they're gorgeous!
Hema 27/1/16 17:34: For once, I have all the ingredients with me Angie, would love to try this..
mjskit 28/1/16 03:53: My SIL gave me a container of dried barberries a while back and I have no idea what to do with them. This bite look chewy (which I love) and a great way to start the day or get an afternoon pick me up.
Noob Cook 29/1/16 06:24: They look irresistibly cute! ><
Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousness 31/1/16 02:35: Energy bites are always a good snack. I love the combination of ingredients in your energy bites.I have not heard of barberries before, so I looked them up. They sound wonderful and I think they would be perfect in this recipe.
Roz | La Bella Vita Cucina 31/1/16 19:55: Angie, these are perfect for my mid-morning 'loosing steam' hours at work . . . also mid-afternoon too!
Rosita Vargas 9/2/16 03:27: Los ingredientes son fabuloso linda receta,abrazos.
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