Gluten-Free Vanilla Almond Espresso Energy Balls A.k.a. Your Cup O’ Coffee In Bite-Sized Form! Free

Who said energy bites have to be sweet? These balls are gluten-free, low-sugar and perfect for on-the-go snacking. Chickpeas may seem like a strange ingredient, but they keep your balls moist, add extra fiber and protein, and help bind everything together. The sunflower seeds contain vitamin E to optimize immunity, and the tahini is a stellar source of energizing unsaturated fat.

Gluten-Free Vanilla Almond Espresso Energy Balls a.k.a. Your Cup O’ Coffee In Bite-Sized Form!

In a small bowl, dissolve espresso powder in warm water. In a separate bowl, combine oats, cacao nibs, cinnamon, cardamom, ground ginger, cloves and nutmeg. Add almond butter, honey, espresso and vanilla. Stir with a spatula until well-combined. Place bowl in the freezer for about 10 minutes (or in the fridge for 20 minutes), then form mixture into 1-inch balls.