Energy Bites
Ingredients:
- 135 g (1½ cups) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 129 g (½ cup) natural peanut butter
- 120 ml (½ cup) maple syrup
- 85 g (½ cup) mini chocolate chips
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed
- 42 g (¼ cup) chia seeds
- ¼ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 4.3 g (1 tsp) vanilla extract
- 1.5 g (¼ tsp) fine salt
Equipments:
Features:
Gluten-Free
Meal Prep Friendly
Raw
Freezer Friendly
Soy-Free
Oil-Free
Refined Sugar-Free
Leftover Friendly
Nutrition:
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Chill the mixture for at least 30 minutes before rolling — cold dough is far easier to shape and holds together much better than rolling it while soft and sticky.
Instructions:
- Mix: Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and stir until thoroughly mixed. The mixture should be sticky and hold together when pressed. If it’s too dry, add a little more maple syrup or peanut butter. If too wet, add more oats.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Cold mixture is much easier to roll and holds its shape better.
- Roll: Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, portion the mixture and roll into 1-inch balls between your palms. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate.
- Set: Return to the fridge for 15 minutes to firm up before serving.
Tips: Chilling the mixture before rolling is key — don’t skip it. Wet hands or a light coating of coconut oil on your palms makes rolling much less sticky.
Swaps: Use almond butter, sunflower seed butter, or tahini instead of peanut butter. Swap chocolate chips for dried cranberries, raisins, or chopped dates. Add a scoop of protein powder or 2 tbsp cacao powder for a boost.
Flavor Variations: Try adding 1 tsp cinnamon and dried apples for an apple pie version, or swap coconut for hemp seeds and add a pinch of cayenne for a spicy kick.
Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 1 week. Freeze up to 3 months — thaw in the fridge overnight or eat straight from frozen as a firmer, cold treat.
A few ingredients do most of the work in this recipe. The old-fashioned rolled oats adds hearty texture and a subtle nuttiness. The natural peanut butter adds richness and a deep, nutty backbone. The maple syrup brings natural sweetness with a hint of caramel depth. The mini chocolate chips adds rich, deep chocolate flavor.
Energy Bites
Ingredients:
- 135 g (1½ cups) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 129 g (½ cup) natural peanut butter
- 120 ml (½ cup) maple syrup
- 85 g (½ cup) mini chocolate chips
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed
- 42 g (¼ cup) chia seeds
- ¼ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 4.3 g (1 tsp) vanilla extract
- 1.5 g (¼ tsp) fine salt
Equipments:
Features:
Why These Ingredients:
A few ingredients do most of the work in this recipe. The old-fashioned rolled oats adds hearty texture and a subtle nuttiness. The natural peanut butter adds richness and a deep, nutty backbone. The maple syrup brings natural sweetness with a hint of caramel depth. The mini chocolate chips adds rich, deep chocolate flavor.
Prep:
Chill the mixture for at least 30 minutes before rolling — cold dough is far easier to shape and holds together much better than rolling it while soft and sticky.
Instructions:
- Mix: Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and stir until thoroughly mixed. The mixture should be sticky and hold together when pressed. If it’s too dry, add a little more maple syrup or peanut butter. If too wet, add more oats.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Cold mixture is much easier to roll and holds its shape better.
- Roll: Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, portion the mixture and roll into 1-inch balls between your palms. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate.
- Set: Return to the fridge for 15 minutes to firm up before serving.
