Healthy Bites is where it all began. Yes, over 5 years ago I started making these little balls of goodness for my husband (aka the kiwi). I also made them for me since I couldn’t eat gluten, and at that time there were very few decent gluten free bars, etc. You can read more about that story here.
Below is one of my first “boxes” I ever made.
But it was also at that time I stopped guest posting on the kiwi’s old blog and started my own. This one. I should have named it Sherpa Wife Chronicles, but hey, I love good alteration, so Cotter Crunch it was.
Today I’m going back to my roots, of where it all began. Sharing gluten free recipes and supporting my husband. That’s my TRUE passion, and I’m needing a refresher today! I’m hoping on a jet plane and going to “sherpa” the kiwi at his race this weekend. I’m beyond excited, just to be there and cheer!
And I’m beyond excited to share with you another BALL/BITE recipe and then let you LINK UP whatever BITE/BALL recipe you have been making. So let’s get this show on the road, shall we?
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Paleo and Vegan Cherry Cocoa Pistachio Energy Bites
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 17 1x
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Paleo cocoa cherry pistachios bites! Naturally sweetened, grain free, and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth! Paleo and vegan friendly
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coconut flour, peanut flour, or flapjacked buttermilk pancake batter.
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder or other chocolate protein powder
- 1/4 cup nut butter of choice
- handful of dried cherries
- 1/4 cup crushed pitaschios
- butter extract (1/2 tsp) –optional, can use cherry extract or vanilla too!
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- Optional add ins –> ground ginger or cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine 1/2 cup coconut or peanut flour, 1/2 cup cocoa powder or chocolate protein, 1/4 cup nut butter like eatnuttzo, and a handful of dried cherries and crushed pistachios in a large bow. Mix well. Then add in your honey or maple syrup. Add in a dash of cinnamon or ginger for extra spice Mix again and then roll into bite sized balls. Makes about 15-18 balls. Feel free to roll into larger bites, or smaller to make more. Freeze or keep in refrigerator to maintain freshness.
Now it’s your turn! If you have a recipe similar to a healthy bite, or have a made one of my recipes in the past on your blog, LINK UP!
What’s your favorite HEALTHY BITE flavor combo?
If you linked up or left a comment, then you will automatically be entered into my 2nd Healthy Bite Edition Ebook giveaway. Just a way to say THANK YOU!
Now go live your passion!
Cheers,
p.s.
I use Flapjacked Protein Pancake batter a lot when making healthy bites. Great source of WHEY protein. They just so happen to be running a back to school special this weekend, so go check it out!
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Michele @ paleorunningmomma says
August 15, 2014 at 5:07 AMYummy! Cherry and chocolate flavors are so fabulous together! Hope to try this soon 🙂
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
August 15, 2014 at 5:12 AMhealthy bites needs to come to australia.
I’ll just cry into cookie dough balls. meh meh meh.
LCCotter says
August 15, 2014 at 5:20 AMlink up one of your balls buddy! 😉 maybe that will bring good luck and then Healthy bites to Australia. Ha!
meredith @ The Cookie ChRUNicles says
August 15, 2014 at 5:32 AMToo funny that I just posted this bite recipe today! Thanks for the link up option!
LCCotter says
August 15, 2014 at 5:53 AMyay! i saw, they look awesome!
Cara's Healthy Cravings says
August 15, 2014 at 5:45 AMYay to your passions, creativity and Healthy Bite awesomeness! Have a lovely weekend cheering on your partner in crime 🙂
Cassie says
August 15, 2014 at 5:54 AMI’ve been loving cherry so I need to try these! Also, where do you find your butter extract? I see it in a lot of your healthy bite recipes but I’ve never been able to find it! xo thanks for the link-up 🙂 Good luck to the Kiwi this weekend!
LCCotter says
August 15, 2014 at 6:25 AMi actually find it at my local grocer. I can send you some!
Kaila @healthyhelperblog! says
August 15, 2014 at 6:12 AMOH MY! These might be my favorite healthy bites of your yet! LOVE the combo of coconut, cherries, and pistachios! Pistachios are one of my favorite nuts! Linked up two ‘bite’ recipes of my own!! 🙂
Coco says
August 15, 2014 at 6:16 AMI love the bites as a pre-workout snack! Have an great weekend!
Maryea {happy healthy mama} says
August 15, 2014 at 6:18 AMWhat a great combo! I just love chocolate and cherries. Thanks for the link up option. 🙂
Tina Muir says
August 15, 2014 at 6:18 AMHow exciting! 5 years! Thats amazing Lindsay, and a linkup tooooo! I wish I had some to add, but I have never made bites….kinda always felt like I would be copying you 🙂 Maybe I should give them a go now though if you are giving the go ahead 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend friend!
Tara Newman says
August 15, 2014 at 6:37 AMOh, I am so excited for that cookbook to come out. And I was just about to place a flapjacked order! I am hoping they are the answer to getting protein into my carboholic children.
Linz @ Itz Linz says
August 15, 2014 at 6:53 AMooooh cherry cocoa sounds AMAZING and the pistachio addition seems interesting!
Leah H. says
August 15, 2014 at 7:04 AMThe cocoa cashew pretzel was my first bites recipe and it continues to be my fave!
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says
August 15, 2014 at 7:08 AMOh yay- I have all the ingredients for this recipe… must make it!!
LCCotter says
August 15, 2014 at 7:38 AMlet me know how they turn out!
Maureen says
August 15, 2014 at 7:28 AMTasty bites!!! Enjoy being a proud wife this weekend! 🙂
Ang @ Nutty for Life says
August 15, 2014 at 7:37 AMCherries and pistachios are suchhhh a match made in heaven! I have been all about the healthy bites lately. My fave mix as of late is made with bananas and peanut butter. I add whole peanuts for some crunch too!
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
August 15, 2014 at 7:45 AMSo much yumminess! Hope you guys have a successful (and enjoyable) weekend my friend!
Sarah says
August 15, 2014 at 7:57 AMI was waiting for these, they looked so good when you posted them last week! Can’t wait to get back home to my kitchen to make them.
A favorite combo… that is hard because I make them based on my moods! I have to say either the espresso ones or the sprinkle ones but I also love peanut butter ones.
Can I link up just one recipe? Or is there a limit?
LCCotter says
August 15, 2014 at 10:27 AMyou can link up as many as you’d like friend!
Sarah says
August 15, 2014 at 10:37 AMSounds good, I will try not to go too crazy but really can you have too many balls?
I love this link-up, thank you! I am really excited to see everyones balls! 😉
Davida @ The Healthy Maven says
August 15, 2014 at 7:59 AMBest. round-up. ever.
kristin says
August 15, 2014 at 8:00 AMyum! i am lovinggg cherries right now.
Nicole @ Fitful Focus says
August 15, 2014 at 8:16 AMThese look and sound delicious, as always! 🙂 Thanks for the fun linkup!
Sarah says
August 15, 2014 at 10:38 AMI see your balls in the link! I may have to also add the version I made of your balls!
LCCotter says
August 15, 2014 at 10:42 AMgo for it!! any and all version welcome! haha ball crazy ladies.
Nicole @ Fitful Focus says
August 15, 2014 at 10:16 PMWe do love our balls.
Joanna @Makingmine says
August 15, 2014 at 8:33 AMI never would have thought to pair these ingredients, but they sound great!
Molly M says
August 15, 2014 at 8:35 AMI LOVED the coconut vanilla latte!!
abby says
August 15, 2014 at 8:40 AMI love your creativity in the kitchen! My favourite Healthy Bite recipe you shared was a Halloween one with vegan marshmallows. I made them for a girlfriend who had a baby, and they ate them all in the first night!
Good luck to the Kiwi, and have a great time cheering 🙂
LCCotter says
August 15, 2014 at 10:28 AMthank you! wish you were racing too!
Erin @ The Almond Eater says
August 15, 2014 at 8:47 AMYou are the queen of balls! 😉 Have fun supporting kiwi today/this weekend and good luck to him!
Kelly @ Cupcake Kelly's says
August 15, 2014 at 8:50 AMI dream about your lemon bites!
Samantha @ The Faithful Runner says
August 15, 2014 at 9:46 AMLoving the recipes and great idea with the linkup. Great recipes!!!
Ali says
August 15, 2014 at 9:57 AMOh my gosh these look so tasty. I have recently fallen in love with dried cherries so this would be a great way to eat them without going crazy. I also love the idea of cherries and pistachios together. Thanks for sharing!
LCCotter says
August 15, 2014 at 10:30 AMyes, this is definitely quantity control.. well kinda. haha
Amanda @ Diary of a Semi-Health Nut says
August 15, 2014 at 10:07 AMYay your balls link-up!!!! I need to post more of mine because I only found one!!
Hope you’re staying sane, lady! Don’t work too hard! <3 <3
Jen @ Chase the Red Grape says
August 15, 2014 at 10:20 AMLove this! Totally going to make these for me and my husband as WOD fuel and general snackage!
Good luck for the weekend! 🙂
Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says
August 15, 2014 at 10:37 AMI love the chocolate and cherry combo; hence, the recipe I linked up! It’s a classic! I also love the addition of pistachios to add that nice bit of crunch.
purelytwins says
August 15, 2014 at 10:42 AMlove balls!! we loved your lemon ones you made us before…well hell we love all your combos!
LCCotter says
August 15, 2014 at 10:45 AMtrade you balls for biscotti anytime!
Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
August 15, 2014 at 10:55 AMHoly… balls 😯 So much goodness! You are the balls queen for sure 😀 Now to go find some to link up <3
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says
August 15, 2014 at 11:23 AMYou know that I love my Healthy Bites especially because they are made with such love and care!!! Good luck to the Kiwi this weekend and have fun sherpa-ing. xoxo
Christa @ Edible Balance says
August 15, 2014 at 11:26 AMDang girl, this combo looks GOOD!! I need to catch up on all these balls recipes… hubs is racing next weekend! 🙂
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says
August 15, 2014 at 11:46 AMThanks for the linkup! I get so caught up in my muffins I forgot about balls. Lol…
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 15, 2014 at 12:13 PMPistachios and Cherries are like a match made in heaven 😉
Jaclyn @ Bumpsweat says
August 15, 2014 at 12:22 PMThese sound so delicious! If only I had some cherries and pistachios on-hand.. next grocery trip!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
August 15, 2014 at 12:58 PMI need to start making my own balls… but yours are just so good!
Katie says
August 15, 2014 at 1:28 PMyou bring so much so smiles to Drake & I. Okay I’ll stop being corny…but just saying 😉 We love your bites. every single one. But so far my fav…Spring Sprinkle OR Irish coffee! xo
Jody - Fit at 56 says
August 15, 2014 at 2:55 PMSo excited that you get to go with Kiwi!!!!!! Those ballin bites sound amazing!!!!!!!
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says
August 15, 2014 at 3:46 PMLove me some Healthy Bites!!
Lisa @ RunWiki says
August 15, 2014 at 3:50 PMI want that BOX! I have had the pleasure of eating Healthy Bites– they are crisp and yet melt away in your mouth– I do love food more than the average bear, but they’re not just fuel, they’re an experience.
jobo says
August 15, 2014 at 4:14 PMyum!! I may be going to make these rightnow, they look so good and I have all the ingredients! win!! I love when you talk about your roots and the start of healthy bites!! you are such a natural at this, it falls in line with your sherpa-ness in every way 🙂 XO
GiGi Eats says
August 15, 2014 at 4:55 PMYou know I rock with my balls out…. Actually, I ate 11 of my CAKE BALLS for lunch today – AH HA HA HA HA HA! UHHHH MAZZZING!
LCCotter says
August 16, 2014 at 8:45 AMimpressive!
Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says
August 15, 2014 at 8:39 PMSo many balls all in one place. I’m definitely in the right place. I love the cherry chocolate pistachio combo. Sweet and nutty all rolled into one!!
Lanna meeks says
August 15, 2014 at 9:01 PMhmmm sounds yum. Love choc/cherry combo. PB/choc would be fab as well.
Debbie (accidently delish) says
August 15, 2014 at 9:19 PMgirl… your balls…lemme tell you. (haha that sounds so dirty)
i honestly don’t remember all you put in my custom pack, but i will tell you i loved them ALL. i seriously need/want more. you got me hooked!!
love you and your balls 😉
LCCotter says
August 15, 2014 at 11:23 PMhehe i love you!
Marcia says
August 15, 2014 at 9:32 PMThese and all of the linkups look so darn great! I love that you used GF pancake mix. I’ve got some right here!
Livi @ Eat, Pray, Work It Out says
August 16, 2014 at 5:40 AMChocolate + pistachios… so good!!
Kierston says
August 16, 2014 at 6:44 AMYou make the best healthy bites! Love the pistachio in these ones 🙂
She Rocks Fitness says
August 16, 2014 at 7:19 AMYou know I LOVE all Healthy Bite flavors, but I am a sucker for chocolate and cherry…coconut…birthday bites…darn it this list is going to get long. I need to place an order darling when you have the time! Do you have leftovers?
LCCotter says
August 16, 2014 at 5:49 PMyes but still officially email me! i need to file it.
kaci cheeseman says
August 16, 2014 at 9:32 AMThe PB Coconut Trail Mix Bites are hands down the winner for me. The flavor combo was phenomenal! I’m thinking it is time for another batch actually…
LCCotter says
August 16, 2014 at 5:44 PMthose are mine too!
Mackenzie says
August 16, 2014 at 7:09 PMI am getting very exited for fall so I’m going to go with the pumpkin bites! Definitely pinned this recipe though!
LCCotter says
August 16, 2014 at 9:29 PMoh totally! fall is so close!
jill conyers says
August 17, 2014 at 8:40 AMI don’t create my own bites because I have your ebook 🙂 I need to take pics when I make them. Maybe I will try a recipe of my own with inspiration from one of yours.
Melanie @ Nutritious Eats says
August 17, 2014 at 11:17 AMI so need to stock the fridge with balls this week! Delish!
Tess says
August 17, 2014 at 12:50 PMWOW!!! These ALL look so delicious! I love that you are so generous in your recipes and thoughts on allergies. Also love your exercise notes and tutorials. THANKS!!!
Sarah Pie says
August 17, 2014 at 3:04 PMThere are so many balls on your page right now, I love it! This couldn’t have come at a better time, I’m gathering up tons of grab and go eats that I can take to school with me 🙂
Hope the race went well this wekend!
Abby @ BackAtSquareZero says
August 17, 2014 at 6:55 PMTotally depends on the season – during spring I love the lemony ones, fall is all about pumpkin & snickerdoodle, and Christmas is gingerbread time.
Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says
August 17, 2014 at 7:27 PMMmmmmm….cherry and pistachios. Such a good combo!
Alison Gittelman says
August 17, 2014 at 7:36 PMI was just thinking about some healthy snacks to take with me to Edmonton next week – these look perfect! Hope the Kiwi’s race went well!
LCCotter says
August 17, 2014 at 9:07 PMoh you’d looooove! are you racing tremblont?
Alison @ racingtales says
August 17, 2014 at 9:13 PMNo, WTS Grand Final – the age group sprint! Yup, going all the way to Alberta for a sprint…
Brittany says
August 17, 2014 at 10:08 PMSo many balls, so little time!! I adore your healthy bites!! I won a giveaway for some a little while back and just about did a back flip in my kitchen when I got them. I could NOT stop eating them. Keep doing what you’re doing because these treats are such a hit!! Love your blogging and healthy bite journey!!
jennifer says
August 18, 2014 at 7:51 AMWhat a delicious looking roundup!! Thanks for organizing this and I am excited to try so many!
shashi @ runninsrilankan says
August 18, 2014 at 1:53 PMYum – droolng over these bites – such a great roundup and thanks for the chance to link up too! You Rock!
Madelyn says
August 19, 2014 at 12:33 PMThese sounds AMAZINGGG. I love your healthy bites!!