Healthy Organic Vegan Bites

Organic Gluten-Free Vegan Bites

Delicious, healthy, and naturally sweetened gluten-free bites packed with nourishing ingredients.

Ingredients:

(Yields approx. 16-18 bites)

Dry Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups organic rolled oats
• 1 cup organic oat flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon organic Ceylon cinnamon
• 1/3 cup ground walnuts
• 1/3 cup unsweetened coconut flakes (slightly ground in a blender or use shredded coconut)

Wet Ingredients:

• ¼ cup coconut oil (softened)
• ¼ cup organic coconut sugar
• ¼ cup organic coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup homemade applesauce (blend 2 small apples with skins on)
• 1 tablespoon psyllium fiber
• 1 tablespoon organic ground flax seeds
• 1 tablespoon organic chia seeds (mixed with 3 tablespoons water, allowed to thicken into a gel)
• ½ teaspoon pure Stevia powder (or ¼ teaspoon liquid Stevia)
• 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup

Add-ins:

• 1/3 cup diced raisins
• 3 pitted dates (finely chopped)
• ½ cup cranberries (pulse in a blender until broken down)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the following dry ingredients:
   • Rolled oats
   • Oat flour
   • Baking soda
   • Baking powder
   • Sea salt
   • Ceylon cinnamon
   • Ground walnuts
   • Ground coconut flakes

   Mix thoroughly to combine all the dry ingredients evenly.

3. Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the following wet ingredients:
   • Coconut oil (softened)
   • Coconut sugar
   • Coconut milk
   • Vanilla extract
   • Homemade applesauce
   • Psyllium fiber
   • Ground flax seeds
   • Chia seed gel (mix chia seeds with water, allow to thicken)
   • Stevia powder (or liquid stevia)
   • Maple syrup
   • Raisins
   • Dates

   Stir everything together until well combined.

4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Slowly add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir until a dough-like consistency forms. The mixture should resemble cookie dough—thick and slightly sticky.
5. Shape and Flatten Bites: Using your hands or a spoon, roll the dough into small balls and place them on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Flatten each ball slightly with your fingers or the back of a spoon to form a round bite-sized shape.
6. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes at 350°F or until the bites turn golden brown. If you’re using a convection oven, this can help them bake evenly and slightly faster.
7. Cool and Serve: Once baked, allow the bites to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a cooling rack. Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container for up to a week.

Health Benefits:

• High in Fiber: Chia seeds, flax seeds, and psyllium fiber support digestion and help maintain gut health.
• Rich in Healthy Fats: Walnuts and coconut oil provide omega-3 fatty acids and promote heart health.
• Natural Sweeteners: Coconut sugar, maple syrup, and stevia offer sweetness without the refined sugars found in many store-bought snacks.
• Packed with Antioxidants: Cranberries, raisins, and cinnamon provide antioxidants that help protect your body from oxidative stress.

Why You’ll Love These Vegan Bites:

These Organic Gluten-Free Vegan Bites are a wholesome and nutritious snack perfect for any time of day. With a combination of naturally sweetened ingredients, healthy fats, and fiber, these bites satisfy your sweet tooth without compromising your health. The added oats, walnuts, and chia seeds make them not only filling but also great for digestive health. Customize the mix-ins based on your preferences—add nuts, seeds, or dried fruits to make them your own!

Perfect for meal prep, these bites are ideal for a grab-and-go snack, lunchbox treat, or as an energy-boosting snack post-workout.

Try these bites today and feel the difference in your energy levels and wellbeing!

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