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!

If you believe that some things just taste better bite-size, you’re going to love these vegan protein balls and tropical granola bar bites.

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.

an overhead labeled view of all ingredients needed for energy bites

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.

an overhead view of all ingredients needed for the bunny tail energy bite coating

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.

side by side collage - the left image showing ingredients in the food processor. the left image shows these ingredients pulsed together

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.

side by side image - the left image shows the ingredients formed into balls. The right image shows them being dipped in a white chocolate mixture

Step 4 – Roll the coated energy bites through the shredded coconut.

Step 5 – Refrigerate the bunny tails until set.

side by side collage - the left image shows the energy bites being dipped in shredded coconut - the right image shows the energy bites on a tray with parchment paper.

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.

a cross section of the bunny tail energy bites

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.

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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

energy bites in a pile with one that has a bite taken out of it

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!

Louisa

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 5

Total Time 25

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