Carob Seed Butter Energy Bites
Rich carob and creamy sunflower seed butter combine into quick, satisfying no-bake dessert bites. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup, they are completely gluten-free and dairy-free.
Prep
10 min
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Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Kelly + Lila
Kelly created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
Notice: mood + energy later
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Measure 0.5 cup rolled oats, 0.25 cup sunflower seed butter, 2 tbsp roasted carob powder, and 1 tbsp maple syrup into a medium mixing bowl.
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Stir the mixture vigorously with a spatula…
Stir the mixture vigorously with a spatula for about 2 minutes until a uniform, firm dough forms that holds together when pressed.
Look for: a uniform, firm dough forms that holds together when pressed
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Scoop out small portions and roll them…
Scoop out small portions and roll them between your palms to form 4 equal round bites.
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Place the bites on a plate and…
Place the bites on a plate and chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to firm up before serving.
Allow: 15 minutes
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Store remaining bites in an airtight container…
Store remaining bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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