No-Bake Energy Bites
These No-Bake Energy Bites are quick, nutritious, and customizable snacks made from wholesome ingredients like oats, nut butters, natural sweeteners, and add-ins like seeds, nuts, and dried fruit. Perfect for on-the-go fueling, kids’ lunchboxes, or healthy snack cravings without any baking required.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Food processor or blender (optional)
- Baking sheet or container lined with parchment paper
- Airtight storage containers
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats (old-fashioned)
- ½ cup nut butter (almond, peanut, or cashew)
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup mix-ins (choose any combination of chopped nuts, seeds, dried fruit, mini chocolate chips)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, cinnamon, salt, and your chosen mix-ins.
- Add nut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Stir well until the mixture is sticky and holds together.
- Cover and chill the mixture for 20–30 minutes to firm up.
- Using clean hands or a small scoop, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Place energy bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet or container.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze up to 3 months.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, substitute nut butter with sunflower seed butter and ensure all mix-ins are nut-free.
- Adjust sweetness by varying honey or maple syrup quantity.
- To alter texture, add more oats for firmness or more nut butter for chewiness.
- Customize with your favorite flavorings like cocoa powder, shredded coconut, or protein powder.
- For easier rolling, keep hands slightly damp or use a small cookie scoop.