Mango and Coconut Energy Bites

Why This Recipe Works for Athletes

These no-bake mango and coconut energy bites are the perfect training snack for triathletes. Packed with natural sugars from dried mango for quick energy, healthy fats from desiccated coconut and nut butter for sustained release, and oats for slow-burn carbohydrates, they provide everything you need to fuel a morning session or recover after a hard swim. Make a batch on Sunday and they will last the full training week.

Ingredients

• 150g rolled oats
• 80g dried mango, finely chopped
• 50g desiccated coconut, plus extra for coating
• 3 tbsp almond butter (or peanut butter)
• 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
• Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

1. Combine the rolled oats, dried mango, desiccated coconut and sea salt in a large mixing bowl.
2. Add the almond butter, honey and melted coconut oil. Mix thoroughly until a sticky dough forms.
3. If the mixture is too dry, add a teaspoon of water at a time until it holds together when pressed.
4. Roll into 12-14 equal-sized balls, roughly the size of a large grape.
5. Roll each ball in extra desiccated coconut to coat evenly.
6. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before eating.

Nutrition Notes

Each bite contains approximately 85 calories, 12g carbohydrate, 3g fat and 2g protein. For a pre-workout boost, eat 2-3 bites about 60 minutes before training. They are suitable for vegans if you use maple syrup instead of honey. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to a month. Substitute cashew butter for almond butter if preferred.

Prep time: 10 minutes + 30 minutes chilling | Servings: 12-14 bites