Diabetes-friendly snack

Tropical Coconut Energy Bites

Name: Tropical Coconut Energy Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: caribbean
Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if necessary); ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut (for rolling); ½ cup almond butter (smooth); ¼ cup honey (or maple syrup for vegan); ½ cup dried pineapple (chopped); 2 tablespoons chia seeds (for texture)

Nutty coconut bites with a tropical twist.

Prep 15 minServes 12

Nutrition per serving

15g

Carbs

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

Fat

100

Calories

Estimated values per serving.

Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if necessary)
½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut (for rolling)
½ cup almond butter (smooth)
¼ cup honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
½ cup dried pineapple (chopped)
2 tablespoons chia seeds (for texture)

Method

1
Combine oats, almond butter, honey, dried pineapple, and chia seeds in a bowl.
2
Mix until well combined.
3
Roll mixture into small balls.
4
Coat each ball with shredded coconut.
5
Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

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