No Bake Energy Bites

If you're looking for a quick, healthy snack that actually tastes good, these energy bites are where it's at. They take like 10 minutes to make and you probably already have most of the ingredients in your pantry.

This recipe makes the perfect pick-me-up for an afternoon slump, a crowd-pleaser for potlucks, and a thoughtful make-ahead snack for postpartum recovery—just freeze and enjoy later. They're also ideal for picnics, school lunches, or work breaks. With so many ways to enjoy them, the possibilities are endless!

This was inspired by my almond flour oat balls on this site. They are both simple snacks that are great to make ahead and enjoy for days to come.

Ingredients

This recipe uses simple ingredients.

• Oats, Old fashioned oats or quick cooking oats
• Almond flour
• Coconut flakes, best toasted but it's totally optional!
• Flax Seed
• Chia Seeds
• Chocolate Chips
• Vanilla Extract
• Honey
• Peanut Butter

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Instructions

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1. Step 1: Gather all of your ingredients. Pre heat your oven to 325℉. Spread your coconut flakes out on a sheet pan and bake for about 8 minutes or until they are slightly golden brown.
2. Step 2: While your coconut flakes are toasting, slightly warm your peanut butter (only if it's too cold) so that it is easier to mix. Combine your peanut butter with the honey and vanilla extract.

This is what your coconut flakes should look like toasted. They are a light brown on the top and edges and when you stir them, they should look lighter mixed in.

3. Step 3: Mix the wet ingredients together well and then add in your dry ingredients, including the coconut flakes on top after they have cooled.

4. Step 4: Finish mixing everything together and then form into little balls. Store in the refrigerator. They keep well in the refrigerator for several days and they freeze well for several months.

Hint: If you have a busy season coming up or you are expecting a baby, these are a fantastic make ahead snack to freeze in small containers and get out just a few at a time. Once thawed, they taste just like they do fresh.

Substitutions

You can make tweaks to this recipe to make it your own.

• Honey - instead of honey, you can use maple syrup
• Peanut Butter- Instead of peanut butter, you can use your favorite nut butter.

Equipment

You'll need a sheet pan, a mixing bowl, and an oven.

I love these sheet pans. They are stainless steel and so easy to clean!

Storage

These energy bites stay fresh in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.

They stand up well to freezing for several months. Get them out and pop them in the fridge for a few hours to take the chill off before eating. They are just as good as fresh!

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No Bake Energy Bites

If you're looking for a quick, healthy snack that actually tastes good, these energy bites are where it's at. They take like 10 minutes to make and you probably already have most of the ingredients in your pantry.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Equipment

• Oven

Ingredients

  

• 1 Cup oatmeal
• 1 Cups Coconut Flakes Toasted
• ¼ Cup Flax Seeds
• ¼ Cup Almond Flour
• 1 Tablespoon Chia Seeds
• ½ Cup Chocolate Chips
• 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• ½ Cup Peanut Butter
• ⅓ Cup Honey

Instructions

 

• Step 1: Gather all of your ingredients. Pre heat your oven to 325℉. Spread your coconut flakes out on a sheet pan and bake for about 8 minutes or until they are slightly golden brown.
• Step 2: While your coconut flakes are toasting, slightly warm your peanut butter (Only if it's too cold to mix) so that it is easier. Combine your peanut butter with the honey and vanilla extract.
• Step 3: Mix the rest of the wet ingredients well and then add in your dry ingredients, including the coconut flakes.
• Step 4: Let the mixture cool down and then form into little balls. Store in the refrigerator. They keep well in the refrigerator for several days and they freeze well for several months.

Keyword easy snacks, healthy snacks

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