Quick and easy no-bake Energy Bites filled with oats, honey and nut butter. A healthy breakfast, snack or dessert. Choose your favorite flavor!
Energy Bites? Energy Balls? Peanut Butter Bites? I don’t know what to call these. What I do know is that they are addicting, satisfying, and wholesome, and you need to make them NOW.
With back to school in full swing I am currently preparing and packing snacks like it is my job (wait, I guess it kinda is)? I try to stay away from most packaged/processed snacks and feed my kids healthier homemade snacks whenever possible.
These Energy Bites are filling and hearty and loaded with lots of “real food” ingredients. Well, except for the chocolate; technically, that isn’t super nutritious. I’m sharing four flavor options with you, but get creative and make these any flavor you choose.
All you need is a handful of ingredients, a big bowl and a spoon – here’s how to do it.
Energy Bites
Oats: Oats are the base of this recipe. I use quick oats because they are softer and smaller than old fashioned oats. The finer texture helps the bites to hold their shape.
Nut Butter: You can use any creamy nut butter you’d like. Peanut butter is my first choice, and almond butter is a close second. Choose a nut butter you like; we’re using a whole cup of it and the flavor will come through. I prefer no-stir peanut butter for this recipe. If you use nut butter that has oil separation, it might not hold together as well.
Honey: The tastiest glue ever. Honey sweetens these little bites and it holds them together. I like a mild honey, so that it doesn’t overpower the other ingredients.
Mix-ins: Here’s where you get to have fun! Nuts, seeds, dried fruit, chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, M&M’s, and more! I have four different flavor variations to choose from, or you can make up your own.
Energy Bite Flavors
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Energy Bites: Cinnamon, raisins and walnuts.
Blueberry White Chocolate: Dried blueberries and white chocolate chips. Dried cranberries or cherries would be great in this one, too.
Trail Mix Energy Bites: Nuts, seeds and dried fruit.
M&M Energy Bites: Mini M&M’s and mini chocolate chips.
These Energy Bites are great as a snack, breakfast, or even a healthy dessert. With 5 grams of protein per bite, these are a filling and delicious way to energize you for your day.
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Recipe
Energy Bites
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups quick oats
- ⅔ cup almond flour
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter, or any other nut butter you like
- ½ cup honey , plus more, if needed to make them stick
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ⅓ cups mix-ins see note
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine oats, almond flour and salt. Add peanut butter, honey and vanilla and mix until well combined (I start with a spoon and then use my hands). Add mix-ins and stir to combine. Roll the mixture into tightly packed golf ball sized balls. Refrigerate until firm, a couple hours. Store in the fridge.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional Information is an estimate based on third-party calculations and may vary based on products used and serving sizes.
Tried this recipe?Leave a comment and rating below!
Mary
Would you use raw quick oats or soak them?
Celebrating Sweets
They are raw. If you soak them they will get too wet. Enjoy!
Sarah
Does the type of flour matter – can I use whole wheat flour?
Celebrating Sweets
I think it might make the mixture too dry. Almond flour is very light and it helps to bind the ingredients together.
Paige
Coconut flour worked amazing. Just a little under 1/4 a cup
Allison
Good to know. Thanks! 🙂
DBL
Are they sticky to hold? I’m wondering how my picky eaters will feel about the texture.
Allison
A bit sticky, but not any stickier than most granola bars.
Brianna Grace Ibarra
Awesome I made them and they were the best
Allison
I’m glad you enjoyed them! 🙂
Joy
Made these with my kids to bring some peace after their arguement. The process(and the taste of the energy balls) is magic.
Tiara
How long can you store them in the fridge?
Allison
They’re best within 3 days.
Kate
Planning to try these tomorrow. Can I substitute almond meal for the almond flour? Thanks.
Allison
Yes, you can. Enjoy!
Bernadette
Can you use Pure Maple Syrup instead of Honey?
Allison
You’re welcome to try it, I’m just not sure if it will be sticky enough to hold together.
Melissa
My husband requests these all the time as easy, on the go snacks. They are a staple in our household!
Allison
I’m so glad! They’re a staple in our house, too. 🙂