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.

No-Bake Energy Bites

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.

No-Bake Energy Bites

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
Yield: about 20 bites

No-Bake Energy Bites

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

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

  1. In a large bowl, mix together all of the ingredients until well-combined. Cover and refrigerate the mixture for about 30 minutes.
  2. Using your hands, roll the mixture into balls. Mine were about 1-1 1/2-inch in diameter.
  3. Place the bites into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for about 1 week.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

20

Serving Size:

1 bite

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 81Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 40mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 2g

No-Bake Energy Bites