No-Bake Energy Bites is a delicious and easy to make snack that is the perfect burst of energy for those time when you need something healthy and sweet.
Sometimes I crave a healthy snack that tastes more like dessert. Basically rich, sweet, and delicious. It is even better if the snack is also packed with ingredients that are sure to boost my energy without requiring the use of the oven.
No-Bake Energy Bites are the perfect snack to help with that. It is loaded with flavor, sweetened with honey and chocolate, plus contains fiber and a good amount of healthy fat.
How do you make No-Bake Energy Bites?
This recipe begins with adding oats and coconut to a food processor and pulsing until it resembles a coarse meal.
Next, add in all of the other ingredients and process until the mixture comes together and sticks onto itself.
Remove and form into ball shapes. Place in the refrigerator or freezer to allow them to set until firm and enjoy.
Can You Eat Raw Oats in Energy Bites?
This recipe requires raw rolled oats. It is perfectly fine to eat uncooked oats in this recipe. Make sure to use rolled oats also known as old fashioned oats. Instant oats or quick-cooking oats can be substituted instead, just be sure to check the ingredient list on the package that it is rolled oats cut into smaller pieces only and no other ingredients. I would not use steel-cut oats for this recipe. If you prefer to use gluten-free rolled oats, those work well.
Can Energy Bites be Frozen?
Energy Bites can definitely be frozen or stored in the freezer. If stored in the freezer make sure it is in an airtight container or plastic freezer bag. Allow the energy bites to thaw for a few minutes before serving. Storing in the freezer will extend the freshness of the energy bites by another week.
Tips for Making the Best No-Bake Energy Bites:
- Make sure to use ground flaxseed or flaxseed meal instead of whole flaxseeds.
- If the mixture is loose and not sticking together when forming a ball, add in a little more peanut butter or honey.
- May place loose mixture into the refrigerator to firm up for a few minutes before forming into little balls.
- May substitute the peanut butter for almond butter, sunflower seed butter, or cashew butter
- Can use sweetened coconut instead.
- If you do not have a food processor, mix by hand using a medium-size bowl.
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Recipe
No-Bake Energy Bites
Equipment
- Food processor
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw rolled oats (old fashioned oats)
- 1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
- ½ cup peanut butter (or any nut butter)
- ⅓ cup honey
- ½ cup ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips, divided
Instructions
- Using a food processor, add in the oats and coconut. Pulse until it is coarsely ground.
- Add in the peanut butter, honey, ground flaxseed, vanilla extract, salt, and half of the chocolate chips.
- Pulse until thoroughly combined and the mixture begins to stick together.
- Add the rest of the chocolate chips and pulse a few times to combine.
- Using an ice cream scoop, measure out the mixture and roll each individual scoop into balls.
- Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to set or in the freezer until firm.
- Store in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Make sure to use ground flaxseed or flaxseed meal instead of whole flaxseeds.
- If the mixture is loose and not sticking together when forming a ball, add in a little more peanut butter or honey.
- May place loose mixture into the refrigerator to firm up for a few minutes before forming into little balls.
- May substitute the peanut butter for almond butter, sunflower seed butter, or cashew butter
- Can use sweetened coconut instead.
- If you do not have a food processor, mix by hand using a medium-size bowl.
Nutrition
*All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.
Got any comments, questions, or other ideas for these No-Bake Energy Bites? Share them in the comments below!
Tamara J.
This is an awesome and guilt free snack idea! The best part is that I can grab them and go!
LaKita
Thank you Tamara! This snack is the perfect grab and go option.
Brittany Fiero
These energy bites look amazing! I love that they are no-bake. I also didn't know that you can freeze them. I'll have to make a batch or two and freeze some now. Pinning this for sure.
LaKita
Thank you Brittany! Yes, they are perfect straight out the freeze. Hope you love them as much as I do.
Renia
Legit saving this recipe. I can't do peanut butter but I'm sure my sunbutter would work just fine!!
LaKita
Hi Renia! Yes, sunbutter will work just as well. Hope you enjoy!
SHANIKA
I love making Energy Bites! Such an easy, quick way to snack on something healthy! Your tips are so helpful and these bites look delicious!
LaKita
Thank you Shanika! I couldn't agree with you more.
Mila Clarke Buckley
You never disappoint! I love your recipes and I can't wait to add this one to my snackbox!
LaKita
Thank you so much Mila!!
Katrina Adams
I just tasted some of these bites for the first time the other day and loved them!! I would love to try your recipe!
LaKita
Yay! They are such a delicious snack. Give it a try.
Jazz
I love these for a pre-workout snack because they're so convenient and yummy!
LaKita
Yes Jazz!! It is perfect for that!
Aline
You had a me at no-bake, girl!! Perfect guilt free recipe for summer snacking!! Thanks for sharing xx
LaKita
Thank you so much Aline!! They are perfect for summer!