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    Salted Plains » Recipes » Appetizers & Snacks

    No Bake Honey Almond Bites (Gluten-Free)

    Published: Apr 21, 2016 · Modified: Oct 1, 2017 by Tessa · This post may contain affiliate links · 18 Comments

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    These easy No Bake Honey Almond Bites are a honey-sweetened snack loaded with nuts and seeds. Gluten-free, grain-free, refined sugar-free.

    No Bake Honey Almond Bites (gluten-free) | saltedplains.comSometimes it is the easiest recipes that bring the most joy.

    I was recently at a new-to-me local bakery and coffeehouse that has a weekly rotation of gluten-free items. It was my first time there and I couldn't just try one thing.

    Truthfully, I just wanted to stand there at the counter and look at everything. But with a line growing behind me, I settled on a chocolate cookie and this creation they were calling honey bites.

    No Bake Honey Almond Bites (gluten-free) | saltedplains.com

    As you might have guessed, the honey bites were magical. So simple, but in a sweet and salty, crunchy and chewy kind of way that I had to refrain from going back to purchase more. Basically, perfect gluten-free snacks.

    And, of course, had to go home and promptly try to recreate them.

    No Bake Honey Almond Bites (gluten-free) | saltedplains.comUsing honey and almond butter as the glue, a combination of slivered almonds, unsweetened coconut flakes, sunflower seeds, and sesame seeds are mixed together leaving only the scooping and sprinkling of toppings.

    Simple.

    I recommend storing these in the fridge (if they last that long) and feel free to play with different toppings that suit you best!

    No Bake Honey Almond Bites (gluten-free) | saltedplains.com

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    No Bake Honey Almond Bites

    An easy no bake honey-sweetened snack loaded with nuts and seeds.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 16 bites
    Calories: 167kcal
    Author: Tessa

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup honey
    • ½ cup almond butter unsalted
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 1 cup slivered almonds
    • ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
    • ½ cup raw sunflower seeds
    • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
    • a couple pinches sea salt

    Optional toppings

    • sesame seeds
    • cacao nibs
    • sea salt

    Instructions

    • Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, add honey, almond butter, and vanilla extract. Stir to combine.
    • Add almonds, coconut flakes, sunflower and sesame seeds, and salt. Stir well until the nuts and seeds are evenly coated.
    • Using a round tablespoon or small scoop, pack the tablespoon with some of the mixture and then carefully push it out the side and place on the cookie sheet. This should give you a rounded, dome-like shape. Spraying the inside of your tablespoon with a little cooking spray will help to smoothly remove the mixture. Alternatively, you can roll into a tight ball.
    • Sprinkle honey almond bites with desired toppings and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Store in the refrigerator in a airtight container.

    Notes

    For storage: I layer the bites between parchment paper in an airtight container in the fridge.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Robyn

      January 06, 2019 at 7:36 am

      Has anyone made these with PB instead of almond butter? I'm thinking natural PB is about the same consistency as almond butter. I'm trying to keep the cost down. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Tessa

        January 07, 2019 at 6:53 pm

        Hi Robyn! Natural peanut butter should work just fine here in place of almond butter.

        Reply
    2. Caroline

      May 11, 2016 at 6:18 pm

      Tessa, I'm crazy over these! So perfect for those times I'm craving something sweet! Hmmm, I may be popping one or two every night! ;)

      Reply
      • Tessa

        May 12, 2016 at 5:10 pm

        Ahh, thank you Caroline!! Exactly. Sometimes all I need is something small, sweet, and a bit salty, and I am good to go!

        Reply
    3. jaime // the briny

      April 22, 2016 at 2:50 pm

      these remind me of those little individually wrapped sesame candies. have you ever had those? super crunchy, sweet, but salty, too? i'm not sure if they're asian candies or general supermarket things. at any rate, those things have such a lasting, sweet spot in my memory, and your gorgeous no-bake bites look like a super wholesome, livened up version of those. this is just the sort of treat i like to make: fail-proof, simple, made up of a collection of delicious-by-themselves parts. love! xo

      Reply
      • Tessa

        April 25, 2016 at 9:30 am

        Ohhh, yes!! I have had those! You are so right, lots of similarities there. Oh man, I am all about fail-proof and simple if I can do it. Thank you, dear Jaime! xo.

        Reply
    4. Sarah @ Snixy Kitchen

      April 22, 2016 at 12:20 am

      I'd pick these honey bites to try for sure! I'm excited to make these (I'm loving the no-bake part!)

      Reply
      • Tessa

        April 25, 2016 at 9:28 am

        Haha, the bakery had about 12 of them out and I was thinking, "so, can I just take all 12?". I mean, they are little, right? Hope you love them!

        Reply
    5. Amanda Paa

      April 21, 2016 at 2:11 pm

      these are so clever! beautiful, yummy, and full of some of my favorites like coconut flakes and almond butter. and i love the motion photos. xo

      Reply
      • Tessa

        April 25, 2016 at 9:26 am

        Aw, thank you! I know, coconut flakes + almond butter and I'm pretty much done for. ;) xoxo!

        Reply
    6. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

      April 21, 2016 at 1:18 pm

      Wow, these look totally easy and so delicious Tessa! Love the sesame seeds and cacao nibs on top!

      Reply
      • Tessa

        April 25, 2016 at 9:24 am

        Thanks, Mary Ann! I love a good excuse to sprinkle things - probably one of my favorite things about baking! ;)

        Reply
    7. Abby @ Heart of a Baker

      April 21, 2016 at 11:10 am

      I adore no bake things, especially now that it's getting warmer and my house heats up like WHOA. I'm pretty sure I have all the ingredients for this, so these are happening ASAP! :)

      Reply
      • Tessa

        April 25, 2016 at 9:24 am

        I know, all of a sudden I'm like, "is the AC working?!". Haha. I hope you like them, friend! xo.

        Reply
    8. Lisa

      April 21, 2016 at 9:54 am

      5 stars
      SIMPLY DELICIOUS! Thank you.

      Reply
      • Tessa

        April 25, 2016 at 9:23 am

        Thank you so much, Lisa!

        Reply

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