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    Home » Family Friendly Recipes » Snacks

    Fun and Easy Monster Energy Bites Recipe

    Sep 24, 2017 · 5 Comments

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    This fun monster energy bites recipe is quick & easy to make, nut free, gluten free, dairy free & vegan, perfect for healthy kids snacks & lunch boxes!

    Today I'm sharing my super easy but very cute monster energy bites recipe.

    I've tweaked my nut free fruity flapjack energy bites recipe and made them extra fun by turning the energy bites into cute little monsters!

    Easy monster energy balls - fun and healthy snack for kids - vegan nut free gluten free and dairy free - fun food for kids from Eats Amazing UK

    I used my pretty homemade rainbow sprinkles to coat the monster energy bites, but if you're short on time or prefer to avoid food colouring, you can also use plain desiccated coconut instead.

    Easy monster energy balls for kids - fun and healthy snack - vegan nut free gluten free and dairy free - fun food for kids from Eats Amazing UK

    The recipe is nut free, dairy free, gluten free (if you use gluten free oats) and vegan, so it make a great treat for those with allergies and dietary restrictions.

    Be sure to check out my recipe video so you can see just how easy these are to make!

    These fun energy bites are perfect for popping into school lunch boxes or packing for a healthy snack, (with or without the eyes!) even if your child attends a nut free school.

    Easy monster energy balls recipe - cute and healthy snack for kids - vegan nut free gluten free and dairy free - fun food for kids from Eats Amazing UK

    Easy Monster Energy Bites

    Ingredients:

    • 125g oats
    • 100g dried apple rings
    • 100g dried apricots
    • 75g raisins
    • 2 tbs maple syrup
    • ¼ tsp mixed spice
    • 50g homemade coconut sprinkles or desiccated coconut
    • Googly Eye Bento Picks

    Method:

    Place the oats into a high speed blender (I used my Vitamx, which made a very smooth mixture) then roughly chop the apple rings and dried apricots and pop in on top.

    Whizz together until finely chopped, then add the raisins, maple syrup and the mixed spice.

    Continue to whizz together until finely chopped and well combined. You might need to scrape the sides down a few times before the mixture comes together.

    Turn the mixture out into bowl, then take walnut sized pieces of the mixture and roll it into balls.

    Roll each ball in the coconut sprinkles or desiccated coconut to coat then place on a small baking tray or plate.

    Pop into the fridge for 15 minutes or so to set, then store in an airtight container in the fridge.

    Just before serving, add googly eye bento picks to turn them into fun monsters!

    How to make easy monster energy balls - fun and healthy snack for kids - vegan nut free gluten free and dairy free - fun food for kids from Eats Amazing UK

    These energy balls should last for at least 5 days, though ours tend to get eaten quickly so never survive beyond a day or two!

    If you enjoyed this recipe, you might also enjoy these fun energy bite recipes too:

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    Or for more fun food ideas and tutorials, check out the Fun Food for Kids section here on the Eats Amazing blog or pop over and follow my Fun Food Ideas for Kids Pinterest boards for loads more ideas from all over the web.

    Grace

    How to make easy monster energy balls - fun and healthy snack for kids - vegan nut free gluten free and dairy free - fun food for kids from Eats Amazing UK
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    Easy Monster Energy Bites

    This fun monster energy bites recipe is quick and easy to make, plus it's nut free, gluten free, dairy free and vegan, perfect for healthy kids snacks and lunch boxes!
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time15 minutes mins
    Total Time20 minutes mins
    Course: Party Food, Snack
    Cuisine: British, Vegetarian
    Servings: 12 energy bites
    Author: Grace Hall

    Ingredients

    • 125 g oats
    • 100 g dried apple rings
    • 100 g dried apricots
    • 75 g raisins
    • 2 tbs maple syrup
    • ¼ tsp mixed spice
    • 50 g  homemade coconut sprinkles or desiccated coconut
    • Googly Eye Bento Picks

    Instructions

    • Place the oats into a high speed blender (I used my Vitamx, which made a very smooth mixture) then roughly chop the apple rings and dried apricots and pop in on top.
    • Whizz together until finely chopped, then add the raisins, maple syrup and the mixed spice.
    • Continue to whizz together until finely chopped and well combined. You might need to scrape the sides down a few times before the mixture comes together.
    • Turn the mixture out into bowl, then take walnut sized pieces of the mixture and roll it into balls. Roll each ball in the coconut sprinkles or desiccated coconut to coat then place on a small baking tray or plate.
    • Pop into the fridge for 15 minutes or so to set, then store in an airtight container in the fridge. Just before serving, add googly eye bento picks to turn them into fun monsters!

    Video

    Notes

    These energy balls should last for at least 5 days. Use gluten free oats to keep this recipe gluten free.

    Love this fun recipe idea? Why not save it to Pinterest so you can easily find it again!

    Easy monster energy balls recipe - cute and healthy snack for kids - vegan nut free gluten free and dairy free - fun food for kids from Eats Amazing UK

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    1. Michelle Robertson says

      September 26, 2017 at 1:57 pm

      These look so good! Can you tell me what's in the "mixed spice?" I'm in the US and I'm wondering if it's like what we call Pumpkin Pie Spice. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Grace Hall says

        September 26, 2017 at 4:58 pm

        Hi Michelle, Thank you! The brand I used has the following: Ground Cinnamon (Cassia) (40%), Ground Coriander (38%), Caraway, Nutmeg (4%), Ginger, Cloves. After a bit of googling it looks like it's very similar to pumpkin pie spice, so now I've solved that mystery for myself too! I'm sure it would work just as well.

        Reply
    2. Mouni chef says

      September 29, 2017 at 11:16 am

      I think Children enjoy much with this recipe. I will try out this for my kids.

      Reply
      • Grace Hall says

        October 03, 2017 at 11:35 am

        Thank you, I hope they enjoy them!

        Reply

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