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These no-bake energy bites are a quick and easy homemade snack. They are made by combining healthy ingredients like oatmeal, peanut butter, flaxseed, and shredded coconut. This recipe is packed with protein and makes for the ultimate grab and go item.
Be sure to try our other quick snacks that also have oatmeal, coconut, and peanut butter. Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies are an easy recipe that doesn’t require any baking. These Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies are a classic delicious cookie recipe.
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INGREDIENTS FOR ENERGY BITES
You will need:
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 2/3 cup shredded coconut
- 3/4 creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup ground flaxseed
- 1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
SUBSTITUTIONS and additions
Oats: You can use old fashioned oats or quick oats for your bites.
Peanut Butter: For extra crunch, try using crunchy peanut butter in place of the creamy peanut butter. You can also opt for various nut butters such as almond butter.
Chocolate Chips: Any type of chocolate chips will work. Since the balls are pretty small, mini chocolate chips tend to work best. You can use white chocolate, milk chocolate, or dark chocolate. Mini M&M’s are also a great option.
Nuts: You can replace the sliced almonds with any type of chopped nut. Pecans, walnuts, macadamia nuts, or cashews would all be great in these.
HOW TO MAKE THIS ENERGY BITES RECIPE
STEP ONE: In a large mixing bowl add peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Stir to combine.
STEP TWO: Add old fashioned oats, shredded coconut, ground flaxseed, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and sliced almonds. Stir well to combine.
STEP THREE: Cover the bowl and place in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.
STEP FOUR: After the mixture has chilled, remove it from the refrigerator and roll into 1 inch balls.
STEP FIVE: Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator.
STORAGE
IN THE FRIDGE: Store in the refrigerator in a sealed container for up to 1 week.
IN THE FREEZER: To freeze, place balls on a lined cookie sheet in the freezer for 1 to 2 hours. After, move them to an airtight container or Ziploc bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
It only takes five simple steps to make these homemade energy bites. The healthy ingredients are packed with protein and nutrients. They can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months and thawed out when you need, making them an easy grab and go snack for your busy life.
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Energy Bites
Ingredients
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 2/3 cup shredded coconut
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup ground flaxseed
- 1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl add peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Stir to combine.
- Add old fashioned oats, shredded coconut, ground flaxseed, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and sliced almonds. Stir to combine.
- Cover bowl and place in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.
- After the mixture has chilled remove from the refrigerator and roll into 1 inch balls.
- Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator in a sealed container for up to 1 week.
I like to make a batch of these to enjoy during the week.