Description
These Energy Bites are a wholesome and convenient no-bake snack packed with oats, nut butter, seeds, dried fruits, and chocolate chips. Perfect for a quick energy boost, they combine nutritious ingredients in a simple recipe that requires no cooking, just mixing and chilling.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds or flaxseeds
- 1 tablespoon protein powder or hemp seeds
- 1-2 teaspoons spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, or pumpkin spice)
- 1 teaspoon superfood powders (matcha, maca, or spirulina)
- 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup dried fruits (chopped apricots, cranberries, or raisins)
- 1/4 cup nuts (chopped almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or sunflower seed butter)
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the rolled oats, chia seeds or flaxseeds, protein powder, spices, superfood powders, mini dark chocolate chips, dried fruits, and chopped nuts until thoroughly mixed.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the nut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry mix. If the nut butter is too thick, warm it slightly to make stirring easier.
- Mix Until Combined: Use a spatula or your hands to evenly blend all ingredients. The mixture should be sticky enough to hold its shape but not overly wet.
- Form the Bites: Scoop out small portions with a spoon and roll them between your palms to form bite-sized balls about one inch in diameter, perfect for snacking.
- Chill and Set: Place the energy bites on a lined tray and chill them in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the ingredients based on your preference or what you have available, such as switching nut butters or dried fruits.
- If the mixture feels too dry, add a bit more honey or nut butter; if too wet, add more oats or protein powder.
- Store energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
- These bites are great for a quick snack or pre/post-workout boost.
