These no-bake energy bites are perfect for a post-workout snack or a midday protein boost.
Difficulty: Easy
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Chilling time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 80g cricket flour
- 100g rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- Optional: dark chocolate chips, chia seeds
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, combine oats, cricket flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Add peanut butter, honey, and vanilla. Mix until a dough forms.
- Stir in any extras like chocolate chips or seeds.
- Roll into small balls and place on a tray lined with parchment paper.
- Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Enjoy!!!!
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Why Use Cricket Flour?
Cricket flour is an excellent source of sustainable protein, making it a smart and eco-friendly choice for modern recipes. Packed with essential nutrients like vitamin B12, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids, it supports muscle growth, boosts energy, and contributes to overall well-being. Unlike traditional protein sources, cricket flour has a minimal environmental impact, requiring less land, water, and feed. Its mild, nutty flavor blends seamlessly into baked goods, snacks, and even savory dishes, adding a nutritional boost without altering taste. Whether you’re an athlete, a health enthusiast, or simply curious, cricket flour is a versatile and forward-thinking ingredient worth exploring.
Back in the 1990s, the idea of eating insects in Europe was more of a joke than a serious proposal. Crickets were associated with faraway countries, not dinner plates in Paris or Berlin. But over the past three decades, attitudes have started to shift.
Driven by environmental concerns and the search for sustainable protein sources, crickets are slowly entering the European food scene. Unlike traditional livestock, they require less water, space, and feed, and they emit far fewer greenhouse gases. That makes them attractive to a generation more conscious of their ecological footprint.
