Strawberries n Cream Oat Bites

Experience the magic of Strawberries n Cream Oat Bites! No-bake, vegan-friendly, and irresistibly tasty. Loaded with healthy oats, vegan white chocolate, and a splash of fruity dragonfruit. Perfect for that

Ever been caught between wanting something utterly delicious and guiltlessly nutritious? Say no more! Presenting the Strawberries n Cream Oat Bites.

They perfect combination of health and indulgence. These vibrant little bites aren’t just visually stunning; they’re a burst of flavor, texture, and health benefits in each mouthful. Ready to unveil the magic?

What You Need to Make These

  • Gluten-free Oats: A powerhouse of fiber and nutrients, oats are the perfect base. They’re heart-healthy and give the bites a delightful texture.
  • Shredded Coconut: Beyond the tropical flavor, coconut is rich in fiber and essential fats.
  • Pink Dragonfruit Powder: Apart from its vibrant color, dragonfruit is packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.
  • Macadamia Nut Butter: Luscious and creamy, this butter not only binds our ingredients but also introduces essential fats and a nutty depth to our bites.
  • Vegan White Chocolate: The creamy sweetness of vegan white chocolate is unmatched, giving our bites that luxurious touch.

Prepping the Base!

Before we jump into the tantalizing world of these oat bites, gather your base ingredients. The foundation of our bites is a mixture of blended gluten-free oats and shredded coconut. The oats offer a delightful texture while ensuring you’re filled with fiber and energy. Next, get your hands on that mesmerizing pink dragon fruit powder, which doesn’t just give our bites their signature hue but loads them up with antioxidants!

Blend & Mix!

Grab a large bowl, and let’s get mixing! Pour in your blended oats, shredded coconut, the creamy macadamia nut butter (feel the tropical vibes yet?), and swirl in that golden maple syrup. Add a touch of melted coconut oil for that smooth texture. Finally, the pièce de résistance, sprinkle in that pink dragonfruit powder! Mix away until you achieve a uniform, moldable mixture.

Shape Your Bites!

This is where the fun begins! Roll tablespoons of your mixture and press them into square silicone molds. If you’re feeling a bit adventurous or simply don’t have a square mold, a mini muffin mold works wonders too! The shape might change, but the taste remains phenomenally delightful!

A White Chocolate Waterfall!

What’s cream without a touch of luxury? For this, we’ll melt some vegan white chocolate with a dab of coconut oil. The coconut oil ensures our chocolate achieves that silky-smooth texture. Once melted, cascade this luscious white chocolate over the oat mixture in the molds.

The Grand Finale!

Time for the crown jewel – sprinkle your bites with crushed freeze-dried strawberries. Not only do they add a tangy contrast to the sweet white chocolate, but they also elevate the visual appeal of these oat bites. Pop them into the refrigerator and let them set.

Homemade might not always be your first option but it is the best option!

When we talk about snacks, there’s a universe of difference between homemade delights and store-bought quick fixes. Often, we’re lured by the convenience of packaged options, but what’s lurking inside those attractive packets? A plethora of preservatives, artificial flavors, and colors, not to mention hidden sugars, even if they’re branded as ‘healthy’. Contrast this with our Strawberries n Cream Oat Bites: they are a testament to the beauty of natural ingredients. No additives, no cryptic ingredient list—just a wholesome blend of nutrient-rich goodness, from the antioxidant-rich dragonfruit powder to the heart-healthy oats. The natural sweetness of maple syrup replaces processed sugars, offering a sweetness that’s kinder to your body.

But beyond the ingredients, there’s another undeniable advantage to going homemade: customization. Whether you’ve got allergies or specific dietary preferences, whipping up your own batch means you’re in the driver’s seat. Plus, every time you bite into one of these oat delights, you’re experiencing the unparalleled freshness of a snack made from scratch, not something that’s been sitting on a shelf. So, the next time you’re tempted to grab a store-bought snack, remember: nothing beats the taste and health benefits of homemade!

Are you ready for a bite-sized adventure? With the Strawberries n Cream Oat Bites, every bite is a fusion of health and flavor.

Whether it’s for a snack, dessert, or a treat for a special occasion, these are sure to impress! They’re vegan, gluten-free, and radiate happiness with their vibrant pink hue. So, the next time you want to whip up something that’s as delightful to the palate as it is to the eyes, you know what to make!

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Strawberries n Cream Oat Bites

Take a bite on the fun, sweet delicious side with me! These absolutely craveworthy oat bites are topped with dreamy vegan white chocolate and freeze dried strawberries. And one bite will NEVER be enough! 🤤💕 With the amazingly bright, colorful and healthy addition of my favorite dragon fruit powder heart healthy oats, sweet and tangy freeze dried strawberries and sweet silky vegan white choc! these oat bites are not only DELICIOUS but are so fun! These pretty in pink oat bites are about to be your new favorite sweet treat.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, Vegan
Servings 20 bites

Equipment

  • freezer

Ingredients
  

Base ingredients

  • 2 cups gluten free oats blended
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • ¼ cup coconut oil melted
  • ¼ cup macadamia nut butter or nut butter of choice
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • 3 tbs pink dragonfruit powder

Topping Ingredients

  • 12 oz vegan white chocolate
  • 2 tsp coconut oil
  • freeze dried strawberries

Instructions
 

  • To a large bowl add the blended oats, shredded coconut, macadamia nut butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, salt and pink dragonfruit powder and mix well to combine.
  • Roll tbs of the mixture into balls and press into a square silicone mold. (Or mini muffin mold)
  • Melt the white chocolate with the coconut oil in a bowl in the microwave in 30 second increments until completely melted.
  • Top the oat mixture in the molds with white chocolate, and sprinkle with a few crushed freeze dried strawberries
  • Refrigerate until they have hardened. Pop out and enjoy **store in the refrigerator
Keyword dairy free, easy dessert, easy vegan meals, gluten free, healthy dessert, no bake, plant based

4 Responses

  1. 5 stars
    Made these for a sweet, but healthy snack and they are worth it! I used what I had and used peanut butter and crushed up freeze dried strawberries. It was delicious and now I want to experiment with other flavors.

    1. Jennifer! Loveee that you used what you had on hand! I love to create recipes that allow for any substitution that you need! They sound fabulous! Lmk if you try any other combos! I’ll have to try myself! 😉 thankyou so much for trying them 🙂

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Meet Claire

Welcome to Claire Bear Bites! Here is where we have the most amount of fun with food. I’m an silly, quirky Aussie living in LA, creating and loving bright, colorful, healthy and delicious plant based meals.

This deliciously colorful meals are a direct reflection of me and my love for experimenting. Food should make you happy, smile and make you do a weird lil happy dance cause it taste so dang good. Life can be stressful but your food doesn’t need to be! Let’s have fun and eat the rainbow!

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