Description
These No-Bake Energy Bites are a quick, healthy, and delicious snack made with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, nut butter, honey, and flaxseed. Perfect for a convenient on-the-go energy boost, they come together easily without any baking required and can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
Ingredients
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Energy Bites Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup nut butter (peanut butter, almond butter, etc.)
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, nut butter, honey (or maple syrup), mini chocolate chips, ground flaxseed, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is evenly combined.
- Chill Mixture: Refrigerate the mixture for about 30 minutes to firm it up, making it easier to handle for shaping.
- Form Energy Bites: Once chilled, roll the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls using your hands. If the mixture feels too sticky, wet your hands lightly to prevent sticking.
- Set the Bites: Place the formed energy bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate them until firm.
- Store and Enjoy: Transfer the energy bites to an airtight container and keep them refrigerated for up to one week. Enjoy as a quick snack or for an energy boost on the go.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute nut butter types based on your preference or dietary needs.
- You can replace honey with maple syrup to make this recipe vegan.
- Keep the energy bites refrigerated to maintain their shape and freshness.
- For extra texture, consider adding chopped nuts or seeds to the mixture.
- These bites are perfect for a quick pre- or post-workout snack.
