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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!

Prep Time
10 mins
Set in Fridge
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 105 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. With a food processor or blender, grind up oatmeal and chocolate chips into a powder.
  2. In a bowl, mix the ground oats and flax seeds well. Add peanut butter (creamy or chunky) and vanilla.
  3. 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.
  4. 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:
  • Keep the ratio in line with the binding ingredients (peanut butter and honey) to avoid a crumbly mixture.
  • 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. 
  • 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. 
  • 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 Information

Calories 105kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 26mg (1%) Potassium 104mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 105

% Daily Value*

Calories 105kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 26mg 1%
Potassium 104mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.