Cookies & Cream Energy Bites for the Table

Cookies and Cream Energy Bites are the easiest way to feel like you’re snacking on Oreos while still feeling good. Just mix, roll, and enjoy.

Cookies and Cream Energy Bites

If you look up Cookies and Cream Energy Bites, you’ll often find recipes that use crushed Oreos. But I wanted to make a version without the actual cookies, something a bit more nutritious!

So, I made my own “Oreo” crumbs that taste just like the real cookies but without all the extra stuff. They’re even naturally gluten-free!

Quick Tip

For gluten-free Cookies and Cream Energy Balls: Even though the ingredients are naturally gluten-free, make sure to double-check the labels to ensure they weren’t made in a place with gluten.

Energy Bites Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need for the energy bites portion of this recipe:

• Old-fashioned oats: Use rolled oats not quick or steel-cut oats.
• Cashew or peanut butter: Choose a tasty, dry-roasted, and lightly salted version. If it’s natural, stir well before measuring.
• Salt: Adjust based on the saltiness of your nut butter.
• Chocolate chips: Use dark chocolate chips for extra flavor, but any type works.
• Coconut: Use unsweetened shredded coconut, unless you prefer a sweeter treat, then use sweetened.
• Vanilla extract: Adds a nice cookies and cream flavor.
• Maple syrup or honey: Use pure maple syrup or honey.

from-scratch “Oreo” Cookie Crumbs Ingredients

Here’s what you need for the “Oreo” crumbles:

• Oat Flour: Make it in seconds from old-fashioned oats you already have. (More below!)
• Dutch-Process Cocoa Powder: This gives the Oreo flavor. Hershey’s “Special Dark”® is an straightforward-to-find option.
• Sugar: Use light brown sugar to cut the cocoa’s acidity, or coconut sugar for a natural option.
• Coconut Oil: Keep it solid, not melted, to mix well.
• Salt: Just a pinch brings out all the flavors.

How to Make Oat Flour

Here’s a quick guide to making oat flour for the “Oreo” crumbles:

1. Choose the Right Oats: Use old-fashioned or rolled oats, not quick or steel-cut oats.
2. Blend: Place the oats in a food processor or small blender.
3. Pulse: Blend until the oats are a fine powder that resembles flour.
4. Check Consistency: Stir to ensure there are no whole oats left for even texture.
5. Measure: Always measure your oat flour after blending for the right amount.

Cookies and Cream Energy Bite Tips

These energy bites are very flexible, and you can easily adapt them to your taste:

• Experiment with Nut Butters: Feel free to swap the nut butter for other kinds. If the mix is too dry or crumbly, add more nut butter one tablespoon at a time until it sticks together nicely.
• Let the Mixture Settle: If the mix seems too moist at first, let it rest so the oats can absorb the liquid and then the mixture will firm up. If it’s too dry, add a bit more nut butter and a drizzle of sweetener until you’ve got the reliable consistency.

Storage

Storage

Enjoy some energy bites fresh, then store the rest in the fridge for the week or freeze any extras.

To Freeze:

1. Place the bites on a lined tray in the freezer.
2. Once firm (1-2 hours), move them to an airtight bag or container. They can be stored in the freezer for up to 6 months.

To Thaw:

1. Take a bite out and let it sit for 15-30 minutes or microwave for 10-15 seconds. They’re very hard when fully frozen, but you don’t need to thaw them completely before eating—they’re tasty even when slightly frozen!

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