No Bake Energy Bites - quick and easy bites packed with oats, peanut butter, flaxseed, coconut and honey. Great healthy, no-bake snack recipe!
You may also love my Homemade Chewy Granola Bars and the Peanut Butter Overnight Oats.
NO BAKE ENERGY BITES
These little bites are my favorite solution. Knowing how much my kids love my Homemade Chewy Granola Bars, I knew that these bites would be a hit as well. They are easy to make (actually the kids can make them themselves!), don't take much space in a lunchbox and are so fun to pop in! All you need to do is mix all of the ingredients together and roll into balls. You can play with the recipe and use ingredients you like.
How to make Energy Bites?
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together honey, peanut butter and vanilla extract. Add remaining ingredients and stir well.
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Shape mixture into about 25 balls, using a 1 and ½ tablespoon cookie scoop. It helps to dampen hands for rolling, so the mixture won't stick.
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Chill bites for 30 minutes or until set.
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Keep in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Peanut Butter Energy Bites Ingredients (your shopping list):
- old-fashioned oats
- unsweetened coconut
- ground flaxseed (optional)
- mini chocolate chips
- peanut butter
- honey
- vanilla extract
Energy Bites variations:
- chocolate mint: add cocoa powder and peppermint extract to energy bites mixture.
- white chocolate and berries: add white chocolate chips and dehydrated berries to the mixture.
- almond: use almond butter in place of peanut butter.
- high protein: add protein powder to the energy balls mixture.
Are energy bites good for you?
Energy bites are a healthy snack option because they are packed with oats, flaxseed (a fantastic source of omega-3 fatty acids) and nut butter (another great source of protein).
Can you freeze energy bites?
Yes, you can make a large batch of these peanut butter energy bites, place them in freezer bag and place in freezer for up to 3 months.
MORE RECIPES WITH OATS:
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Nutella Granola
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Peanut Butter Energy Bites
Ingredients
- 1 and ½ cups old-fashioned oats
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut
- ½ cup ground flaxseed
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- ½ cup smooth peanut butter
- ⅓ cup honey
- ½ teaspoon almond or vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together honey, peanut butter and vanilla extract. Add remaining ingredients and stir well.
- Shape mixture into about 25 balls, using a 1 and ½ tablespoon cookie scoop. It helps to dampen hands for rolling, so the mixture won't stick.
- Chill bites for 30 minutes or until set.
- Keep in air-tight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
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This recipe was originally published on September 7th, 2014 and updated on June 2nd. 2019.
Gina Gonzalez says
They are great. I like to keep them around because sometimes I just need a snack during the day instead of a meal, and a few of these do not make me tired. My husband and son love them too! TY:)
Rose says
I haven’t had all the ingredients to try these, but, it sounds delicious. I will try to make them, thanks for sharing your recipes ‼️❤️
Anna says
Thank you, Rose!
Sarah says
If I cut out the coconut how would you suggest changing the ratio of the other ingredients?
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Hi Sarah! I would add more oats. You may not need the whole amount, check the texture of the dough before adding more. Hope this helps!
Blair says
These look delicious!
I see the 82 calories per ball; do you happen to know the other nutritional information (fiber, fat)?
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Hi Blair! I updated the post with more nutritional info. Hope it helps!
Kim says
Can I use quick oats or does it have to be old fashioned oats?
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Hi Kim! I haven't tried it with quick oats but I think it should be fine. Hope this helps!
christina says
I also would love to know how many calories are in each or a serving size. Just so I don't go overboard!! 🙂
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Hi Christina! I run the recipe through MyFitnessPal and looks like it's 82 calories per ball. Hope this helps!
christina says
Thank you so very much!!!!!!...it does!!
Brianne Henderson says
How much honey and peanut butter do you use?
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Hi Brianne! Please, click the recipe button and it will take you to the full recipe. Hope this helps!
Jennifer Maddison says
These are delicious! I would love to know how nany calories each one is cause I just ate 3 🙂
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Hi Jennifer! I run the recipe through MyFitnessPal and it shows 82 calories per ball. Hope this helps! 🙂
Nickie Jo says
Wil be Making soon to try before workouts!!!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Fantastic, Nickie! Let me know what you think if you make them! Thanks!
Nicole says
Any idea how many calories? I am pretty sure I could eat a whole batch by myself.
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Hi Nicole! Accodring to MyFitnessPal it's 82 calories. Hope this helps!
Dayna says
Will definitely be trying this as soon as i have all the ingredients. What could I substitute for the honey? My roommate is allergic, it would be nice if I could make something we could both enjoy! 🙂
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Hi Dayna! How about maple syrup?
Lindsay says
how many does this make?
CrunchyCreamySw says
Hi Lindsay! This recipe makes about 20 to 25 balls, depends how big you make them. Thanks!
Danielle says
Where do you store them? On the counter or in the fridge?
CrunchyCreamySw says
Hi Danielle! I keep them in a closed container in the fridge. Thanks!
Kate@Diethood says
Lovin' these A LOT!! Oats to coconut ratio is perrrrfect!
CrunchyCreamySw says
Thanks, Kate!
Shelby Law Ruttan says
Love how simple your recipe is! Definitely a portable breakfast that I would enjoy.
CrunchyCreamySw says
Thanks, Shelby!