Easy No-Bake Chocolate Chip Energy Bites
These no-bake chocolate chip energy bites are a quick, delicious snack that provides a satisfying burst of energy with simple pantry ingredients and no oven required.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 18 to 20 bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (135g) rolled oats
- ½ cup (125g) creamy almond butter (or peanut butter)
- ⅓ cup (113g) honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- ½ cup (90g) mini chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons (20g) chia seeds (optional)
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Measure out all ingredients: rolled oats, almond butter, honey, mini chocolate chips, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and salt.
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and well blended, about 1-2 minutes. Warm almond butter slightly if too thick.
- Add rolled oats, chia seeds, salt, and mini chocolate chips to the wet mixture. Stir until oats are fully coated and mixture is evenly combined and sticky but manageable. Adjust texture with extra honey or nut butter if needed.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls using hands or a small cookie scoop, making about 18 to 20 bites. Wet hands lightly if mixture sticks.
- Place bites on a baking sheet or plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Store chilled energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
Warm almond butter slightly if too thick for easier mixing. Chilling the bites is essential for firm texture. Wet hands when rolling to prevent sticking. Toast oats for nuttier flavor if desired. Adjust sweetness and texture by adding more honey or nut butter. Use certified gluten-free oats for gluten-free version. Swap honey for maple syrup for vegan version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy bite (appro
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 40
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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