Description
These No-Bake Energy Bites are a wholesome and convenient snack packed with oats, nut butter, and flaxseed. Sweetened naturally with honey or maple syrup and dotted with mini chocolate chips, they offer a delicious and nutritious boost without any baking required. Perfect for quick energy on the go or a healthy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup ground flaxseed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup nut butter (peanut butter, almond butter, etc.)
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, nut butter, honey or maple syrup, mini chocolate chips, ground flaxseed, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated to form a sticky mixture.
- Chill Mixture: Refrigerate the mixture for about 30 minutes to firm it up, making it easier to handle and shape into balls.
- Form Balls: Once chilled, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls using your hands. If the mixture feels too sticky, lightly wet your hands to prevent sticking and facilitate rolling.
- Set Energy Bites: Place the formed energy bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate again until they become firm and hold their shape well.
- Store and Serve: Transfer the energy bites to an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to one week. Enjoy these easy no-bake snacks whenever you need a quick, nutritious energy boost.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute nut butter with your preferred type such as almond, cashew, or sunflower seed butter.
- You can replace honey with maple syrup to keep the recipe vegan.
- Add extras like chia seeds or shredded coconut for extra texture and nutrition.
- If chocolate chips are not desired, dried fruits or nuts make great alternatives.
- These bites freeze well—store in freezer-safe containers for longer preservation.
