Description
Satisfy your snack cravings with these delicious Energy Bites in 10 delightful flavors! Perfect for a quick pick-me-up or a nutritious addition to lunchboxes, these no-bake treats are packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, nut butter, and natural sweeteners. Whether you need a post-workout boost or an on-the-go snack, these energy bites are versatile and simple to make. With options ranging from Chocolate Peanut Butter to Blueberry Lemon, there’s a flavor for everyone. Plus, they’re gluten-free, dairy-free, and can easily be made vegan!
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup ground flax or chia seeds
- 1/2 cup peanut butter or nut/seed butter of choice
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup M & M’s (for Chocolate Peanut Butter)
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder (for Chocolate Peanut Butter)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (for Chocolate Peanut Butter)
- 1/2 cup fruit juice sweetened dried blueberries (for Blueberry Lemon)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for Blueberry Lemon)
- 1 tsp lemon zest (for Blueberry Lemon)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (for Blueberry Lemon)
- 3/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries (for Strawberry Cinnamon)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon or 1/2 teaspoon cardamom (for Strawberry Cinnamon)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (for Strawberry Cinnamon)
- 1/8 tsp almond extract (for Strawberry Cinnamon)
- 3/4 cup freeze-dried apples (for Apple Pie)
- 2 tsp cinnamon (for Apple Pie)
- Pinch of nutmeg (for Apple Pie)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (for Apple Pie)
- 1/2 cup dried tart cherries (for Cherry Almond)
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (for Cherry Almond)
- 2 tsp fresh lemon juice (for Cherry Almond)
- 1/8 tsp almond extract (for Cherry Almond)
- 2 scoops (6 tablespoons) vanilla collagen or plant-based protein (for Vanilla Sprinkle)
- 1.25-ounce package sprinkles or 8 teaspoons (for Vanilla Sprinkle)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats and ground flax or chia seeds. If using spices for flavor variations, add them now.
- Mix in the nut butter, maple syrup or honey, vanilla (if desired), and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Choose one of the flavor variations and incorporate the additional ingredients thoroughly.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion the mixture onto a baking sheet or plate. Aim for about 18-22 bites.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg