Description
Delicious and nutritious No Bake Energy Bites made with oats, peanut butter, shredded coconut, and chocolate chips. These bite-sized snacks are perfect for a quick energy boost and require no baking, making them easy and convenient to prepare.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 2/3 cup toasted shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup ground flaxseed
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips (or vegan chocolate chips)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: Stir all ingredients together in a large mixing bowl until they are thoroughly combined, ensuring the peanut butter and honey evenly coat the dry ingredients.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover the mixing bowl and place it in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours to chill. This step helps the mixture firm up, making it easier to roll into balls.
- Form into Balls: After chilling, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls using your hands, making sure they hold together well without crumbling.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy the energy bites immediately, or store them in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. For longer storage, freeze the bites for up to 3 months.
Notes
- You can substitute peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter for allergen-friendly options.
- Use unsweetened shredded coconut to reduce added sugars.
- Adding chia seeds is optional but boosts the fiber and omega-3 content.
- To make the bites vegan, replace honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- These energy bites are perfect as a pre-workout snack or a quick on-the-go treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
