No-Bake Energy Bites
So it turns out that when you try to take pictures of brown balls, they either look like a). meatballs or b). poo. Yes, I just said poo in a food blog. Forgive me.
But really, these are neither of those things. They are tasty little no-bake energy bites that I can’t stop eating. And the great thing about them is that they are healthy! These little bites are packed with fiber, antioxidants, and omega-3 fatty acids. These bites will fill you up and satisfy any sugar cravings (without there actually being a ton of sugar in them). And at only 90 calories per bite, you don’t have to feel guilty about eating them! They would also be perfect for an after-school snack for your kiddos.
Since these bites are no-bake, feel free to play around with the ingredients! I just added some mini chocolate chips to mine, but you could also add raisins, dried fruits, coconut, or nuts. Oh, and did I mention that they are also gluten-free and vegan?! You can’t go wrong with these little bites, so go make a batch right now!
No-Bake Energy Bites
No-Bake Energy Bites - a nutritious and wholesome snack for your whole family! Low in fat, gluten free and vegan, and packed with fiber and omega-3's!
Ingredients
- 1 cup quick oats (use gluten-free oats if you want to for these to be gluten-free)
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (or any nut butter of your choice)
- 1/4 cup agave nectar (you can also use honey or maple syrup)
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 tablespoon flax seed meal
- 3 tablespoon mini chocolate chips
- pinch of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Other optional add-ins: raisins, nuts, dried fruits, coconut
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together all of the ingredients until well-combined. Cover and refrigerate the mixture for about 30 minutes.
- Using your hands, roll the mixture into balls. Mine were about 1-1 1/2-inch in diameter.
- Place the bites into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for about 1 week.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
20Serving Size:
1 biteAmount Per Serving: Calories: 81Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 40mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 2g
61 Comments on “No-Bake Energy Bites”
I heard how good Chia seeds are… I must make this delicious pick me up… I need it these days. :) Have a fantastic weekend my friend. :)
I make no bake energy balls all of the time! I love them!! Great recipe!!
Could tell me the nutritional value, total fat, carb, total fiber, and protein. Thanks you
I love no bake energy bites! They are perfect to have on hand to snack on!
Hahaha, my kids and I looove these, and my husband won’t eat them because they look like poo :) Love it :)
Mmmm..love no-bakes!! These look awesome :) I love using no-bake cookies with coconut ice cream…it’s like the healthiest version of cookies n cream ice cream! Have a great weekend!
Such a fabulous idea to add chia seeds to these! I have a similar recipe but I love that you adapted yours to use coconut oil and agave nectar. Delish!
I love snacks like this! And even more, I love that you said poo. It just made me like you even more. :)
Oh these are such healthy treats, I should make them for my children’s lunchbox when they go back to school… and no they don’t look like poo, I think it is a gorgeous image ;)
I think they look amazing!
Haha…yeah, brown foods are never easy to photograph. BUT your energy balls DO look wonderful…and sound so yummy, too. I need a stash in my house :)
I think you did I a delicious job at photographing my friend :)
These look too good!
Cheers
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Oh my! These look lovely, delicious and so healthy too! Will sure try these. Thanx for sharing :-)
Mmm, these sound like the perfect-pre workout snack! I definitely need to try them. Love how versatile they are. Pinned!
One way to make them look prettier (and not like poo or meatballs) is to roll them in sesame seeds at the end. My yoga studio does this – they look quite nice!
That’s a great idea, Suzanna!
Ooooooh, this is just what I need in the morning! I’m saving this recipe!
love love love everything about these Stephanie! I wouldn’t be able to stop popping them one by one. So good!
HAHA! These look fantastic, and nothing like poo! You’re a fantastic photographer, taking photos of brown stuff is just so hard! ;)
Hahaha they definitely don’t look like poo OR meatballs. Or poo meatballs, ew. They DO however, look totally delicious! Is it still healthy if you eat like, an entire batch in one sitting??
Perfect road trip food!
I love snacks like this – sweet but not too sweet and easy to make. And you totally made me laugh with your description that they look like poo
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These look great! Do you think these would be okay frozen?
Absolutely!
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Firstly thank for posting these recipes. Im currently making these and am wondering why they need to be stored in the fridge for a week? Also if you could post the macro nutrients that would be great. Thanks
They do not need to be stored for a week, I just mean they are best eaten within one week of being made. I store mine in the fridge because it keeps them fresher and helps them keep their shape. You can plug the ingredients into any calorie counting website like My Fitness Pal or Spark Recipes to get the nutrition information.
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These are amazingly delicious…..and they only look a little like poo! :) But who cares…..they’re divine. Thanks a zillion.
any opinion on how these would hold up in a hard container in a gym bag until after school if packed in the morning? Or if packed from frozen state until after school? My idea is that my son needs energy for wrestling practice but not a full stomach because they workout so hard. ……
Hi Sarah, I think freezing them first is a great idea. If they get too warm, they can be a little sticky and don’t stay together as well.
Just made these, added in coconut and cranberries
…so good! Thanks for the recipe!
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Pardon my ignorance… but do you cook the oats first?
Nope! No cooking required.
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Has anyone tried these with protein powder added in? I’m wondering how well that would work or if the measurements of any other ingredients would need to be adjusted. I’ve added protein powder to baked goods, but since these are no-bake, any ideas if it would work?
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These are so yummy, i added shredded coconut and substituted the flax seed meal with vanilla protein powder :)
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I just made these . Then are in the fridge setting. Can you tell me how many balls it should make please ? I’m not sure if I made mine too big ! Thank you
Along with alot of oatmeal (the heavy coarse kind) have added salted sunflower seeds and chopped nuts and any dried fruit. Right after mixing, I use a small cookie dough scoop to make nice consistant size balls. I use the special dark chocolaty chips and freeze them. Still have to work them into a firm ball with your hands.
I have several suggestions.
1) If you are not concerned about gluten, use Bran Flakes, they are lower in carbs.
2) Totally replace the high carb oatmeal with a combination of Flax seed meal, chia seeds, coconut (and/or almond) flour, and cacao. 16 tablespoons is 1 cup. I also add some shredded coconut. If you can, try to use organic ingredients.
3) To make this ketogenic agreeable, get rid of the raisins and any chocolates, the cacao is the only chocolate you need. Protein powders can be added as part of the dry ingredients to adjust the protein balance if you need. Just make sure you are not using protein with high sugar/carbs.
I just made this without chocolate cookie which i think spoil the goodness of it.
They taste amazing. Thank you
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Does anyone know if I can leave out the agave/honey? It makes them too sweet for me. But in the past I have had a very hard time getting the balls to form without it – maybe add additional coconut butter? HELP?
Kristen, you can try adding more coconut butter or nut butter. As long as you keep them chilled, they should hold their shape. One other tip, chill the bites for a little bit before trying to form into balls. Hope this helps!
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