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Energy Bites

Published: Jul 31, 2018 · Modified: Apr 30, 2019 by Allison · 33 Comments

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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 topped with raisins, M&M\'s and dried fruit. 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.

Blueberry White Chocolate Energy Bites

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.

white bowl with oats, peanut butter, and honey.

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.

M&M Energy Balls

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.

Four flavors of energy bites on a wood board.

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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Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Energy Bites

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Energy bites topped with raisins, M&M's and dried fruit.

Energy Bites

Quick and easy no-bake Energy Bites filled with oats, honey and nut butter. A healthy breakfast, snack or dessert. Choose your favorite flavor!
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Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 25
Calories: 128kcal
Author: Allison - Celebrating Sweets

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

Mix-ins: Add any chopped nuts, seeds, dried fruit or chocolate that you like. Here are some ideas:
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Energy Bites: Dash of ground 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.
NUTRITION FACTS: Nutrition information is for one energy bite (without mix-ins). Depending on which mix-ins you choose, nutrition information will vary. 

Nutrition

Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional Information is an estimate based on third-party calculations and may vary based on products used and serving sizes.

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  1. Mary

    July 14, 2020 at 12:30 pm

    Would you use raw quick oats or soak them?

    Reply
    • Celebrating Sweets

      July 14, 2020 at 2:02 pm

      They are raw. If you soak them they will get too wet. Enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Sarah

    July 18, 2020 at 6:30 pm

    Does the type of flour matter – can I use whole wheat flour?

    Reply
    • Celebrating Sweets

      July 22, 2020 at 5:18 pm

      I think it might make the mixture too dry. Almond flour is very light and it helps to bind the ingredients together.

      Reply
      • Paige

        January 20, 2021 at 7:52 am

        Coconut flour worked amazing. Just a little under 1/4 a cup

      • Allison

        January 20, 2021 at 8:28 am

        Good to know. Thanks! 🙂

  3. DBL

    October 19, 2020 at 7:04 am

    Are they sticky to hold? I’m wondering how my picky eaters will feel about the texture.

    Reply
    • Allison

      October 20, 2020 at 8:43 am

      A bit sticky, but not any stickier than most granola bars.

      Reply
  4. Brianna Grace Ibarra

    January 18, 2021 at 7:21 pm

    5 stars
    Awesome I made them and they were the best

    Reply
    • Allison

      January 19, 2021 at 8:58 am

      I’m glad you enjoyed them! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Joy

    March 29, 2021 at 12:53 pm

    5 stars
    Made these with my kids to bring some peace after their arguement. The process(and the taste of the energy balls) is magic.

    Reply
  6. Tiara

    May 22, 2022 at 10:49 am

    How long can you store them in the fridge?

    Reply
    • Allison

      May 23, 2022 at 9:26 am

      They’re best within 3 days.

      Reply
  7. Kate

    June 03, 2022 at 10:39 pm

    Planning to try these tomorrow. Can I substitute almond meal for the almond flour? Thanks.

    Reply
    • Allison

      June 04, 2022 at 6:54 am

      Yes, you can. Enjoy!

      Reply
  8. Bernadette

    September 26, 2022 at 4:12 am

    Can you use Pure Maple Syrup instead of Honey?

    Reply
    • Allison

      October 01, 2022 at 8:04 am

      You’re welcome to try it, I’m just not sure if it will be sticky enough to hold together.

      Reply
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