No-bake Energy Bites
No-Bake Energy Bites are a quick, healthy snack perfect for energy on-the-go. With a combination of oats, nut butter, and sweeteners, these bites are nutritious, easy to make, and require no baking!
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 spoon or spatula
- 1 baking sheet or plate
- 1 plastic wrap (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup nut butter such as peanut or almond butter
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup chocolate chips or dried fruit optional
- ¼ cup chia seeds or flaxseeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- a pinch salt optional
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, nut butter, honey or maple syrup, chocolate chips or dried fruit (if using), chia seeds or flaxseeds, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Stir everything together until well combined. It should form a sticky mixture that holds together when pressed.
- Using your hands or a spoon, scoop out about a tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Repeat this process until you’ve formed 12 bites.
- Place the energy bites on a baking sheet or plate. If desired, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm them up.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week, or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
Feel free to customize these energy bites by adding nuts, seeds, or different flavors of nut butter.
You can also substitute the honey or maple syrup with agave syrup for a vegan option.