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Home » Easy Snack Ideas For Kids » Raspberry & Coconut Energy Bites

Raspberry & Coconut Energy Bites

January 10, 2017 by Ciara Attwell, Updated December 17, 2024

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Delicious and healthy energy bites packed full of oats, peanut butter, freeze dried raspberries and shredded coconut. A tasty and nutritious snack that adults and kids will love!

Delicious and healthy energy bites packed full of oats, peanut butter, freeze dried raspberries and shredded coconut. A tasty and nutritious snack that adults and kids will love!

Energy Bites

For me, healthy eating is all about preparation!

If I don’t have nutritious snacks at home or already packed in my bag when I go, I’m much more likely to reach for a chocolate bar. The same goes for the kids.

When they are screaming for a snack mid-afternoon they are not going to wait 10 or 15 minutes for me to make something. It needs to be instant! 

That’s why I absolutely love energy bites.

They are packed full of nutritious and filling ingredients, making them the perfect snack for adults and kids alike.

I have made lots of different versions of these over the past couple of years, including Chocolate Chia Energy Bites and Chocolate Orange Energy Bites.

Today’s recipe is a new version, as I fancied something that tasted quite fresh and fruity for the new year!

I’m a big fan of freeze dried raspberries as they are a great way to add lots of flavour to sweet snacks.

They can be expensive to buy in small packets in the supermarket so I get large bags from Amazon. It’s much more cost-effective this way and the bag lasts ages.

raspberry & coconut energy bites in a pink melamine bowl

Freezing & Storing

My recipe will make 12 of these energy bites.

They keep in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days, ready to pull out when the kids are shouting for a snack, or even to pop into your bag for a mid-afternoon snack at work or after the gym.

They can also be frozen in a freezer bag or container. Then defrost overnight in the fridge.

For the full recipe check out the video or written instructions below (and don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube Channel to stay up to date on all my videos!). 

And if you try this recipe please do let me know what you think. Or tag me in a picture on Facebook or Instagram using the hashtag #myfussyeater. I love seeing all your pictures!

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Delicious and healthy energy bites packed full of oats, peanut butter, freeze dried raspberries and shredded coconut. A tasty and nutritious snack that adults and kids will love!

Raspberry & Coconut Energy Bites


★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
  • Author: Ciara Attwell @ My Fussy Eater
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x
  • Category: Snacks
  • Method: No Bake
  • Cuisine: European
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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Delicious and healthy energy bites packed full of oats, peanut butter, freeze dried raspberries and shredded coconut. A tasty and nutritious snack that adults and kids will love!


Ingredients

  • 100g (1 cup) rolled oats
  • 100g (½ cup) smooth peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp freeze dried raspberries
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp shredded coconut
  • 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  •  
  • To coat:
  • 2 tbsp freeze dried raspberries
  • 2 tbsp shredded coconut

Instructions

  1. Add all the ingredients to a large bowl and mix well.
  2. Roll into about 12 balls.
  3. In a food processor add the extra freeze dried raspberries and shredded coconut and blitz until they are fine and powder-like.
  4. Roll the energy bites in this mixture and then transfer to the fridge to firm up for 30 minutes.
  5. Serve immediately or keep in an airtight container in the fridge.

Notes

These energy bites can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

They can also be frozen in a freezer bag or container. They can then be defrosted in the fridge overnight.

1 Energy Bite1063.9 g36.4 mg5.4 g1.6 g11 g1.8 g3.2 g
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Comments

  1. Vanessa says

    April 5, 2019 at 8:46 pm

    Thanks for sharing! What a fun one to make with kids too!

    Reply
  2. Suzanne says

    April 5, 2019 at 8:45 pm

    These looks so good! Does the peanut butter flavor come through much?

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      April 11, 2019 at 12:01 pm

      Its quite subtle

      Reply
    • Moni says

      August 10, 2023 at 5:45 pm

      I like to use almond butter as a substitute for peanut butter as it’s not as strong

      Reply
  3. K... says

    July 9, 2018 at 12:10 am

    I LOVED this recipe! But I didn’t have any raspberries, so instead, I made a nut version. I added chopped pecans, diced almonds, and maple syrup. I rolled them in shredded coconut. I found heating it before making balls help the mix keep its shape. They smell so good! Dip in butter and enjoy!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  4. Indy says

    March 20, 2018 at 2:23 pm

    I really like how vibrant these balls are and they are really handy for on the go snacks for the kids.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  5. Jennifer @ Because Food Is Love says

    June 22, 2017 at 9:51 pm

    My kids love it when I make energy bites. I love this recipe. They’re so pretty! My daughter really likes freeze dried blueberries but we haven’t tried raspberries yet. I love the idea of adding them as a coating. It makes your energy bites pretty and delicious. I’m going to have to make these for my kids. Though, I’ll make them with almond butter, one of my kids unfortunately has a peanut allergy. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      June 23, 2017 at 12:36 pm

      Thanks Jennifer. The raspberry coating certainly makes them really pretty! Hope you like them!

      Reply
  6. Laura Collard says

    June 15, 2017 at 1:26 pm

    Does it need to be freeze dried raspberries or can I specialise freash/fozen?

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      June 19, 2017 at 12:44 pm

      Yes freeze dried as it stops the bites becoming soggy!

      Reply
  7. Reba says

    January 20, 2017 at 8:25 pm

    Is there something I could substitute for the peanut butter if I have a nut allergy?

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      January 21, 2017 at 9:55 pm

      You could try sunflower butter

      Reply

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