Energy Bites

Print Recipe

5 from 4 votes

These no-bake Energy Bites are protein-packed, easy to make, and perfect for a grab-and-go snack or quick breakfast!

Prep Time15

Chilling Time15

Total Time30

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, Healthy, Vegetarian

Keyword: energy bites

Servings: large energy bites

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $4.82

Equipment

Food processor or blender

Ingredients

1/2 cup oat flour blend up regular oats until they reach a flour consistency; see note 1
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter I use Skippy
1/3 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt see note 2
1 cup old-fashioned oats do not use quick or steel-cut oats
2/3 cup toasted coconut flakes
1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips

US - Metric

Instructions

In a regular food processor or blender, add in some old-fashioned oats and pulse until the mixture resembles flour. Measure to get 1/2 cup and you’ll have oat flour!
In a large bowl, add the peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until smooth.
Right on top of the wet ingredients, add in the oat flour, old-fashioned oats, toasted coconut flakes, and mini chocolate chips. Stir until all ingredients are well incorporated. If the mixture is too dry and crumbly, add a touch more peanut butter and/or honey. If it is too moist, add more oats and re-stir.
Once ingredients are chilled, roll and compress the mixture into even-sized balls. Once rolled, refrigerate to fully firm up (15 minutes), then transfer to an airtight container. Store in the fridge for 1–2 weeks or freeze (see below).

Video

Notes

Note 1: To ensure these Energy Bites are gluten-free, confirm your oats are certified gluten-free and all other ingredients were produced in a gluten-free facility.

Note 2: Depending on the peanut butter used, you may want to adjust the amount of salt. If you’re using peanut butter with no salt added, you may want to add a touch more salt. If you’re using salted peanut butter or are sensitive to salt, don’t add additional salt.

Storage: Store in the fridge for 1–2 weeks. To freeze, space the energy balls on a lined plate or tray in the freezer. Once firm (1–2 hours), transfer to an airtight bag or freezer container. Freeze for up to 6 months.

Nutrition