Your Go-To Snack for a Superfood Boost!
Ever feel like you have a pantry full of amazing superfoods but no idea how to use them? This recipe is your new best friend! These no-bake energy bombs are the perfect vehicle for all those powerhouse ingredients you’ve collected. Think of this recipe as a template for deliciousness—feel free to get creative! Add a teaspoon of maca or turmeric, a scoop of mushroom elixir like chaga or reishi, or swap the coffee for matcha powder. The possibilities are endless!
Wondering about the crunchy bits? Those are cacao nibs! They’re simply small pieces of raw, unsweetened cacao beans that add a fantastic texture and deep chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
• ⅔ cup / 145 g coconut oil, cacao butter, or ghee, melted
• ¼ cup / 40 g collagen peptides or protein powder
• ¼ cup / 25 g unflavored MCT oil powder
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons roughly ground flax seeds
• 1 tablespoon cacao nibs
• 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
• 4 drops liquid stevia, or 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon confectioners’-style erythritol
• Pinch of finely ground sea salt
Instructions
1. Prepare your mold. Grab a silicone mold with at least eight 2-tablespoon cavities. A large silicone ice cube tray works perfectly.2. Combine all in a medium-sized bowl. Stir until the mixture is completely smooth and well-combined.3. Portion and chill. Carefully divide the mixture evenly among the 8 cavities in your silicone mold. Transfer the mold to the refrigerator to set for 15 minutes (if using cacao butter) or 30 minutes (if using coconut oil or ghee).
Nutritional Information
• Yields: 8 bombsServing Size: 1 bombPrep Time: 10 minutesChill Time: 15-30 minutes
• Per serving, made with coconut oil and collagen:Calories: 136Total Fat: 12.3 gSaturated Fat: 6.8 gCarbs: 3 gFiber: 2.4 gNet Carbs: 0.6 gProtein: 5.8 gSodium: 84 mg
• Macros:Fat: 76%Protein: 16%Carbs: 8%
Pro Tips
• No Mold, No Problem: If you don’t have a silicone mold, pour the mixture into an 8-inch square pan lined with parchment paper. Once set, break it into 8 pieces of delicious superfood bark.
• Customize Your Superfoods: Boost your bombs by adding 1 tsp of maca, turmeric, or exogenous ketones, or 2 tsp of mushroom elixirs like chaga, cordyceps, or reishi.
• Perfect Storage: Keep these bombs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months. They’re delicious straight from the freezer—no thawing required!
• Make It Your Way: This recipe is easily adapted. For a vegan version, use cacao butter and a plant-based protein powder instead of ghee and collagen. For dairy-free, simply avoid using ghee.
FAQ
Q: How can I make these energy bombs vegan
A: To make a vegan version, use cacao butter instead of ghee and choose a plant-based protein powder instead of collagen peptides.
Q: What if I don’t have a silicone mold
A: No problem! You can pour the mixture into an 8-inch square pan lined with parchment paper. Once it has set, simply break it into 8 pieces of delicious superfood bark.
Q: How should I store these no-bake energy bombs
A: Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months. They are delicious straight from the freezer with no thawing required.
Q: Are these energy bombs keto-friendly
A: Yes, with only 0.6g of net carbs per serving and a macro profile of 76% fat, these energy bombs are an excellent keto-friendly snack.
