Appetizer for 24
No-Bake Energy Bites
These no-bake bites mix oats, nuts, dates, peanut butter, honey, and coconut into soft snack balls.
$1.27for 4 servings
$0.32 per serving$1.27 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 24servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianDairy-freeKid-friendlyBudgetAppetizersSnacksNo-cookGame dayBack to schoolSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 5 oz | $3.54Typical price |
| Peanut butter$0.14/oz typical | 6 oz | $0.84Typical price |
| Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $1.13Typical price |
| Shredded coconut$0.30/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.67Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.63 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperHoney or maple syrupCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts or almonds
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed or wheat germ
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- scant 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pitted dates
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup unsweetened finely shredded coconut
Steps
- Mix the oats, pecans, walnuts or almonds, flaxseed, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
- Stir in the peanut butter, dates, honey, vanilla, and water until a thick dough forms.
- Fold in the shredded coconut until evenly combined.
- Roll the mixture into 24 balls with lightly oiled hands, then chill for 10 minutes.
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