Bunny Tail Energy Bites
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These Bunny Tail Energy Bites are cute enough for your kiddos to beg for. Yet they are packed full of the nutrients you’re gonna feel good about as a mama!
Skip the Easter candy this year and pack those baskets full of homemade treats like these Bunny Tail Energy Bites and Vegan Peanut Butter Eggs.
I struggle so hard trying to find plant-based treats for Easter baskets, and in general, the idea of giving kids a ton of candy just doesn’t sit well with me.
What about this year, we switch it up and made some fun treats that you can actually feel good about giving??
The best part is that the kiddos will love them all the same because they’re 1) so damn cute and 2) incredibly delicious!
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Why You’ll Love These Bunny Tail Energy Bites
- They’re incredibly cute and festive, and kids will beg for them!
- They aren’t chock full of sugar. Maple syrup and dates sweeten these yummy energy bites.
- These bunny tail bites are so damn easy to make. You can even have your kids help you in preparing these snacks!
Ingredients And Substitutions For Bunny Tails
Unlike store-bought candy, these energy bites are a powerhouse of healthy, wholesome ingredients naturally sweetened with dates and pure maple syrup. Let’s see what else!
Carrots – What’s a bunny tail treat without the addition of carrots, right? Just be sure to shred your carrots to quite small pieces. The last thing you want is a huge piece of carrot in your bite. Keep them small, so they distribute evenly.
Pecans – You could use walnuts in place of pecans here.
Old-fashioned rolled oats – Feel free to use gluten-free oats here.
Coconut – I always use unsweetened shredded coconut so I can control the sweetness elsewhere.
Pitted dates –I love sweetening energy bites and balls with dates. They act as a sweetener and a binder. Just be sure to buy pitted dates!
Almond butter – If you’re unable to use almond butter, cashew butter would be your next best bet. I’d also try peanut butter or sunflower butter as alternatives.
Maple syrup – Be sure you’re using pure maple syrup, not pancake syrup filled with additional sugar and high fructose corn syrup!
Chai spice – If you don’t have chai spice on hand, you could use pumpkin pie spice or a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
Vanilla extract – A subtle flavor that gives these bunny tail bites complexity.
Coating
Vegan white chocolate chips – Enjoy Life’s chips are vegan and free from the top 14 common allergens!
Coconut oil – For a smooth and glossy melted white chocolate.
Shredded coconut – This coating makes these energy bites look like cute bunny tails.
Step-by-Step Instructions for Bunny Tail Energy Bites
Full ingredient amounts are on a printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Step 1 – Place all of the ingredients for the energy bites in a food processor and pulse until combined.
Step 2 – Roll into 16 large or 32 small balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 3 – Melt the white chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small saucepan over low heat or microwave them in a glass bowl at 15-second intervals until melted and smooth. Dip each energy bite into the melted chocolate using a toothpick.
Step 4 – Roll the coated energy bites through the shredded coconut.
Step 5 – Refrigerate the bunny tails until set.
Tips For Making Bunny Tail Bites
To avoid sticky hands
If the dough sticks to your hands too much while rolling, dampen them slightly before beginning to roll. Just be sure your hands aren’t too wet, or that could affect the consistency of the dough. You may need to dampen again every few balls. This should help keep your hands cleaner and make it easier to roll.
Storage Tips
Store the bunny tail energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Bunny Tail Energy Bites Recipe FAQs
What if the dough for bunny tail bites is too soft to roll?
For easier rolling, you can freeze the mixture in the freezer for a few minutes until it firms up.
What is a substitute for oats in energy bites?
Quinoa flakes can substitute the oats in these bunny tails.
What is an alternative to dates for bunny tail energy bites?
If you’re not a fan of dates, prunes and dried figs will give you a similar texture and sweetness for these bunny tail energy bites.
Do you need to refrigerate bunny tails?
Yes! Refrigerating the bunny tails will help them firm up.
More Delicious Vegan Desserts
- Valentine’s Day Truffles
- Toasted Coconut Clusters
- Vegan Marshmallows
- Vegan Fudge Cups
- Raspberry Coconut Butter Cups
I found this recipe for sea salt nut butter cups that I HAVE to try!
Now that you know how to easy it is to make these Bunny Tail Energy Bites, please give it a 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 rating below and comment letting me know how it turned out for you.
Bunny Tail Energy Bites
Ingredients
- 1 cup carrots
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 cup coconut, shredded
- 1/2 cup pitted dates
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon chai spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating
- 4 oz vegan white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients for the energy bites in a food processor and pulse until combined.
- Roll into 16 large or 32 small balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Melt the white chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small saucepan over low heat or microwave them in a glass bowl at 15-second intervals until melted and smooth. Dip each energy bite into the melted chocolate using a toothpick.
- Roll the coated energy bites through the shredded coconut.
- Refrigerate until set.
Notes
- If the dough sticks to your hands too much while rolling, dampen them slightly before beginning to roll. Just be sure your hands aren’t too wet, or that could affect the consistency of the dough. You may need to dampen again every few balls. This should help keep your hands cleaner and make it easier to roll.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Nutrition information is for one energy bite, assuming you made 16 large bites.
Adorable and sounds so healthy. Thank you for sharing with us @ #HomeMattersParty. We would love to have you again next week.
I do that often! I always think I am the first to come up with an idea and someone else always ends up beating me to it. These turned out great though! Thanks for linking up with Delicious Dishes Recipe Party!
What a great substitute for all the sugary treats on Easter. Yum! Thanks for sharing on Merry Monday. Pinned.
i love that you are calling them bunny tail energy bites!
My rabbit has some white on her tail!
I love that you have a rabbit!
These are adorable! I know the whole family would love ’em!
yes! we all love them in my family! Thanks Serena
I want to try this recipe! These are too cute!
So fun and festive!
Quinoa is my favorite thing to add to any and all recipes! This sounds so delicious, and I can’t wait to try them.
Perfect!!! These are so so cute and healthy! I can’t wait to make some 🙂 Thanks!