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This simple and tasty no bake energy bites recipe is packed with flavor, and is great to have on hand for healthy snacking!
Similar to our Energy Bites, these are no-bake and packed with filling flavor!
The whole Fam loves them!
We love energy bites in our home!
They are great for after school or just a little snack through out the day. They’re so simple too that the kids love to make them.
Why we love energy bites:
- Quick. These no bake snacks have a quick prep time and are ready in only 10 minutes!
- Easy. Just blend, shape, and chill! Even the kiddos can make them.
- Healthy. They’re filled with natural ingredients that increase energy, but also have natural fat that is good for you.
Simple Ingredients
- rolled oats – or use quick oats, process them for a shorter time than rolled oats or you will end up with oat flour. Check the label to keep this snack gluten-free.
- mini chocolate chips – use semi-sweet, milk, or dark chocolate chips.
- ground flaxseed – or chia seeds
- creamy peanut butter – try using other nut butter like almond butter or sunflower seed butter. It will change the taste and may alter the texture a bit, but they are great alternatives.
- honey – or pure maple syrup
- vanilla extract
How to make No Bake Energy Bites
- BLEND. With a food processor or blender, grind up oatmeal and chocolate chips into a powder. In a bowl, mix the ground oats and flax seeds. Add peanut butter (creamy or chunky) and vanilla.
- STIR + CHILL. Heat your honey for about 10 seconds to thin it out, then add to the large bowl. Stir until well combined. Let it set in the fridge for at least 10 minutes.
- SHAPE. Using a cookie scoop or your hands, round out to 1-inch bites. Put in the freezer to enjoy later!
Recipe Tips
- Chill. If the protein balls are not forming well, chill them in the fridge for 15-20 minutes.
- Mix-ins. Keep the ratio in line with the binding ingredients (peanut butter and honey) to avoid a crumbly mixture. Try adding:
- Fruits. raisins, craisins, or chopped apricots
- Chocolate. add 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder when mixing in peanut butter
- Coconut
- Protein powder. add a few tablespoons of your favorite
- Spices. add in nutmeg or cinnamon
- STORE energy balls recipe in an airtight container. Separate the layers with parchment or wax paper at room temperature for 1-2 days, in the fridge for 1-2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months. Allow the frozen bites to thaw before eating.
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No Bake Energy Bites Recipe
This simple and tasty no bake energy bites recipe is packed with flavor, and is great to have on hand for healthy snacking!
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup ground flax seed
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter (crunchy or creamy)
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- With a food processor or blender, grind up oatmeal and chocolate chips into a powder.
- In a bowl, mix the ground oats and flax seeds well. Add peanut butter (creamy or chunky) and vanilla.
- Heat your honey for about 10 sec to thin it out, then add to the bowl. Stir until well combined. Let set in the fridge for at least 10 minutes.
- Using your hands, round out to 1-inch bites. Put in the freezer to enjoy later!
Notes
Mix-ins. Keep the ratio in line with the binding ingredients (peanut butter and honey) to avoid a crumbly mixture. Try adding:
- Fruits. raisins, craisins, or chopped apricots
- Chocolate. add 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder when mixing in peanut butter
- Coconut
- Protein powder. add a few tablespoons of your favorite
- Spices. add in nutmeg or cinnamon
Nutrition
Calories: 105kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 26mg, Potassium: 104mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 6g, Calcium: 16mg, Iron: 0.8mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This recipe was first published in 2018 and was updated in 2024.
One of my favorite healthy snacks that I love to grab and go. Easy to make and always have the ingredients on hand.
My kids like to help me make these. We love them on busy days. They are creamy & delicious!
I am always needing more energy! I wasn’t able to stop at just a few of these though. Good thing they are healthy. Making some for my kids lunches!
I love making these each month. I am trying so hard to eat healthier & these are perfect to help with my goal & for grabbing on the go!
Quick question: i have IBS and am gluten sensitive. What would be good alternatives for the honey and oats?
Oh, man..I wish I was more knowledgeable about that. What would you normally substitute it with? I would just google some good alternates 🙂
Medjool Dates ground up!!!
Gluten free oats??
I’m in the same boat as you!!
I’ve made these and our little grandson really liked them and they are very easy to make.
have you tried Sunflower butter? I can’t send them to school with him because of the peanut butter issue others may have.
I have not. I will have to try! Thank you for letting me know!
Oh my gosh these look healthy and delicious like I’m drooling
They are really good! I wasn’t sure I’d like them, but I LOVE them! Let me know what you think!
Do you grind up the flax seeds with the oatmeal? I have heard that you need to grind flax seed to get the nutrition from them.
I haven’t, but I guess you could 🙂 I’ll have to look into that!
Yum! I seriously just saw a post on Pinterest like this one and I wanted to make them. Your recipe seems a lot easier and I have all of the ingredients. Hooray!
Thank you and have a wonderful New Year!
Glad you have all the ingredients on hand! Yes, these are super easy & so good! Thanks so much & you too!
If you rolled the balls in coconut would the coconut stick?
You may have to press it in a little 🙂