Description
Energy Bites are the ultimate no-bake snack, offering a delightful array of 10 flavors to satisfy any craving. These nutritious bites are not only quick and easy to prepare but also cater to various dietary needs, being gluten-free, dairy-free, and easily vegan. Perfect for meal prep or a grab-and-go treat, they pack wholesome ingredients like oats, nut butter, and seeds into delicious morsels that fuel your day. Whether you prefer chocolatey goodness or fruity zest, these Energy Bites make for a versatile snack option suitable for breakfast, post-workout refueling, or afternoon munchies. Dive into this recipe and discover how simple it is to create healthy snacks that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup ground flax or chia seeds
- 1/2 cup nut butter (peanut butter or alternative)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- Flavoring ingredients based on your choice (e.g., cocoa powder, dried fruits)
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine rolled oats and ground flax or chia seeds. For flavored variations, add spices like cinnamon at this stage.
- Stir in the nut butter, maple syrup (or honey), vanilla (if desired), and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Add the specific flavoring ingredients based on your chosen variation and mix thoroughly.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion out the mixture into small balls, yielding about 18–22 bites depending on size.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg