No Bake Energy Bites Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
14 balls
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Calories
172 kcal
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Course
Snacks
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Cuisine
North American
No Bake Energy Bites Recipe
Description
No Bake Energy Bites bring together rolled oats, toasted coconut, almond butter, chopped toasted pecans, maple syrup, and seeds like chia to form a mixture that is rolled into small balls. The combination creates a dense, slightly chewy texture enriched with nutty flavors from the almond butter and pecans and a gentle sweetness from the maple syrup. Vanilla adds aromatic depth while salt heightens the flavors.
The bites require no cooking and only chilling to set, making them suitable for grabbing on the go, packing for lunches, or a quick pre- or post-workout boost. Their compact size and nutrient-rich ingredients support snacking with some fullness and energy from healthy fats and fiber.
They can be stored in the refrigerator or freezer to maintain freshness. Rolling the mixture evenly sized helps portion control and ease of eating. Variations can include substituting almond butter with peanut butter or chia seeds with flax or hemp seeds.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup coconut toasted
- ½ cup almond butter at room temperature (can sub peanut butter)
- ½ cup pecan chopped, toasted
- ¼ cup maple syrup can sub honey
- 2 tablespoons chia seed or hemp hearts or flax seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ teaspoon salt optional, sea salt
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a medium sized bowl. Stir till everything is well combined then roll into 1 inch balls. That's it! (almost too easy to be true)
- Let them chill for about an hour in your fridge before storing them. I put them all in a ziplock bag in the fridge and it worked perfect.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 14balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 172 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 energy ball | |
| Calories | 172kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 46mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 160mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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