Easy Energy Bites Recipe
These easy energy bites are filled with 8 healthy ingredients that pack nutrition into every nibble. They’re the perfect snack to eat on-the-go or to make ahead for a long day.
Sweet and crunchy, these energy balls taste similar to a granola bar. They even have a hint of chocolate from semi-sweet chocolate chips. Ingredients like oats and chia seeds also give these balls a delicious, crunchy texture.
The best part about these balls is that they are simple and quick to make. They’re no bake: all you need to do is mix your ingredients together, chill your dough, and then form them into balls. Store them in your fridge (covered) and they’ll stay good for up to a week.
How do you store these no bake energy bites?
- Store these energy balls in an airtight container or ziploc bag in your fridge for up to a week. The balls will harden when chilled and you can soften them by taking them out a few minutes before eating them to let them come to room temperature.
What’s the best way to form your energy bites?
- Use a large cookie scoop or spoon to create balls that are about 1” in diameter. Once you scoop out your dough, roll the balls in your hands to make them smooth. You can place them on parchment or wax paper as you roll them.
Popular Substitutions & Additions for you energy bites.
- Maple syrup: swap out maple syrup for honey to make this recipe
completely vegan. - Cranberries or raisins: add some dried fruit for an added sweet, fruity taste!
- Nut butter: instead of peanut butter, you can substitute your favorite nut butter.
Easy Energy Bites Recipe
- In a large bowl, mix together the oats, peanut butter, semisweet chocolate chips, flaxseeds, and chia seeds.
- Stir in the honey, vanilla and salt. The mixture should be thick enough to hold its shape. If needed, mix in more oats to thicken. If your mixture becomes too thick, add an extra spoonful of peanut butter.
- Cover and chill the mixture in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Using a cookie scoop or large spoon, portion out and shape the dough into balls. The balls should be about 1” in diameter.
- Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container or plastic bag.
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Easy Energy Ball Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 ⁄2 cup peanut butter
- 1 ⁄2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 ⁄3 cup honey
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 ⁄4 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the oats, peanut butter, semisweet chocolate chips, flaxseeds, and chia seeds.
- Stir in the honey, vanilla and salt. The mixture should be thick enough to hold its shape. If needed, mix in more oats to thicken. If your mixture becomes too thick, add an extra spoonful of peanut butter.
- Cover and chill the mixture in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Using a cookie scoop or large spoon, portion out and shape the dough into balls. The balls should be about 1” in diameter. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container or plastic bag.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer: Family Fresh Meals is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.
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How do the cookie scoops from Amazon hold up over time?
I have had those for about a year so far 🙂
Thanks! I just received them from Amazon!
My DIL brought very similar ones along for the road trip to Hilton Head last year in their cooler. When she arrived, she formed into balls for all of us to take along to the beach and state park. They were a huge hit. Glad for the recipe.
Is the nutrition information for one energy bite?
Used sunflower seed peanut butter which gave it a unique taste. Should have chopped chocolate chips because they were not minis. Excellent recipe. Going to make another batch today and add coconut. Will cut back on honey because the coconut is sweetened.