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Spicy Energy Bites + Giveaway!

March 4, 2015

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Spicy Energy Bites - Gluten Free, Vegan, Healthy, and No Bake

It’s always fun to get a package in the mail. It’s even more fun when you don’t know what’s going to be in the package.

As you probably know, I am a member of Peanut Butter & Co’s Yum Squad, so I get to participate in fun challenges to create amazing treats. This particular challenge was extra special and exciting since it was a #MysteryIngredient challenge. It’s to celebrate National Peanut Butter month and showcase how versatile peanut butter is.

#MysteryIngredient Challenge

When I opened the box, I saw a giant bottle of Sriracha. At first I was a bit panicked. I mean when I think of peanut butter, I think of sweet … not spicy. But I remained undeterred.

It would have been easy to create a spicy peanut noodle dish, but I wanted to think outside of the box. It took some time, but I decided on Spicy Energy Bites.

Not only are these little bites gluten free, healthy, and vegan, but they also pack a major nutritional and spicy punch. Seriously you look at them and think they’re innocent little treats. Oh, no, these things are fierce … just like me 🙂

Spicy Energy Bites

I paired the Sriracha with not only the peanut butter, but also carob powder to add another, complementary assertive flavor and some maple syrup as a balancing sweetener.

Everyone loved these Bites. I wasn’t sure what people would think but the sweet, spicy flavors were really well received. I know that you will love these easy to make, no bake treats! Make up a batch to celebrate National Peanut Butter Month!!!

And to enhance the celebration, Peanut Butter & Co has been kind enough to offer a giveaway of two jars of Mighty Maple peanut butter!

Spicy Energy Bites

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As a member of Peanut Butter & Co.’s Yum Squad food blogger club, I received product and the giveaway in exchange for this post. All opinions expressed are my own.

Spicy Energy Bites

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Spicy Energy Bites + Giveaway!


  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: About 24 bites 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups quick cooking oats
  • ½ cup unsweetened coconut
  • 1 cup Mighty Maple peanut butter
  • ½ cup carob powder
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha
  • 2–4 tablespoons water

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, stir together oats, coconut, peanut butter, carob powder, maple syrup, and Sriracha. Add water as needed until dough comes together.
  2. Take tablespoon sized portions of mixture and form it into a ball. Continue until all the dough is used.
  3. Store bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes

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  1. John@Kitchen Riffs says

    March 4, 2015 at 11:53 am

    Mmmm, spicy. I love anything spicy. Sriracha is perfect in these little bites — it’s a bit sweet, too, so it’s the perfect addition. Really good stuff — thanks.

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    March 4, 2015 at 3:38 pm

    My favorite spicy food is salsa.

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    March 4, 2015 at 4:55 pm

    My favorite spicy food is spicy tomato soup.

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    March 4, 2015 at 9:08 pm

    My favorite spicy food is the Black Bean Dip my daughter makes…yum!

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    March 4, 2015 at 10:14 pm

    My favorite spicy food is chili made with ancho peppers.

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    March 5, 2015 at 7:58 am

    I’ve always been intrigued by PB&Co’s savory PB flavor…but this makes me want to try it even more! Love the mix of sweet and spicy in these!

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