Monster Cookie Energy Bites
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Monster Cookie Energy Bites
Description
This recipe brings together natural peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract as a smooth base, enriched with rolled oats, flaxseed meal, and unsweetened shredded coconut for fiber and body. The dry and wet ingredients mix easily into a pliable dough, which is formed into bite-sized balls. The inclusion of raisins, mini chocolate chips, and colorful chocolate candies lends varied textures and sweet contrasts to the wholesome nuts and grains.
The energy bites do not require baking and are simply chilled to set. Their firm texture makes them convenient for packing in lunchboxes or carrying on-the-go. These no-bake snacks balance natural sweetness and nutty flavors with chewy and crunchy elements from the variety of mix-ins.
Stored in the refrigerator, they keep fresh for up to a week, and freezing extends storage to two months. Variations include substituting maple or date syrup for honey to make them vegan, and swapping peanut butter for other natural nut butters to suit preferences. These bites serve as a small, energy-dense snack for active days or casual nibbling.
Ingredients
- ½ cup peanut butter creamy, natural (just peanuts + salt
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup rolled oats old fashioned
- ¼ cup flaxseed meal
- ¼ cup coconut unsweetened, finely shredded
- Mix-ins:
- 2 tablespoons raisins
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
- ¼ cup chocolate covered candies eg M&M’s or your favorite
Instructions
- Add peanut butter, honey and vanilla to a medium bowl, mix until well combined and smooth. Next add the dry ingredients to the bowl: oats, flaxseed meal and shredded coconut and mix together until combined. Fold in the raisins, mini chocolate chips and M&M’s until well combined. Use a medium cookie scoop or your hands to grab dough and roll into 10 balls then place in an airtight container.
- Store in the fridge for up to 1 week, or the freezer for up to 2 months. Enjoy!
Notes
- Swap honey for maple or date syrup and choose vegan chocolate candies or chips to make vegan-friendly bites.
- Any natural nut butter can be used, but peanut butter provides the most familiar flavor and consistency.
- Store energy bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for up to two months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10energy bites
Amount Per Serving
Calories 171 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1energy bite | |
| Calories | 171cal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 17.4g | 6% |
| Protein | 4.7g | 9% |
| Fat | 10.6g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2g | 16% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 11% |
| Sugar | 10.8g | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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