Sweet Potato Energy Bites

These tasty little bites are packed with so many things that are good for you: sweet potato, oats, almond meal, hemp seeds, and almond butter. They are a great boost of protein and energy for when you need a snack. They are gluten free, and you can make them vegan by replacing the honey with maple syrup.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 65 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ½ cup rolled oats
• ½ cup almond meal
• ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
• 1 tablespoon honey, or more to taste
• ¼ cup almond butter
• ¼ cup hemp seeds
• 1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potato

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place mashed sweet potato, oats, almond meal, hemp seeds, almond butter, honey, cinnamon, vanilla, and sea salt into a bowl and stir until all ingredients are well combined.

Step 2

Refrigerate the mixture for 15 minutes. Roll chilled mixture into about 20 1-inch balls. Place energy balls back into the refrigerator for 15 minutes until set and cold. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.