Healthy No Bake Energy Bite Recipe

An easy and healthy pre- or post-workout snack for athletes

 

*Warning: this recipe is super easy, quick, and DELICIOUS and is high irresistible. You may find yourself making this often* 🙂

 

If you are anything like me, you’re an athlete or workout enthusiast who NEEDS a go-to pre- or post-workout snack. As an highly-active individual who has one busy schedule, this healthy energy bite recipe is perfect because it is so quick, easy, healthy, and perfect for on-the-go. 

 

NO joke, this has to be one of my all-time favorite recipes.

I typically have all these ingredients on hand all the time, because well… have I mentioned it is only 7 ingredients???

 

Not only is this recipe pretty easy, but it’s pretty VERSATILE. I’ve done the same recipe time and time again for a few years now, but there are SO many variations and different ingredients you can put in place of some of the ones I listed to match your taste bud-preference. 

 

I have friends and teammates who always text me for the recipe, so I thought I’d share it for the world and give you the full-access version to one of my favorite snacks!
 

 

Ingredients You’ll Need

 

• Rolled Oats

   

Aka old-fashioned oats. This is the base of the recipe (a must!)

 

• Creamy Peanut Butter

   

I’ve tried all different types–from good ol’ Jif to a local natural brand. Both will work! If you’re allergic to peanuts–opt for a different nut butter.

 

• Honey

Adds some natural sweetness while helping to bind the mixture

 

• Chia seeds

This takes your Energy Bites to the NEXT level. Read my article on superfoods here and learn about some of the benefits they have.

 

• Unsweetened coconut flakes

Optional, but highly recommended

 

• Semi-sweet Chocolate chips

Mini, dairy-free, chunks, or just straight-up regular ol’ chocolate chips will work. Mini ones mix best, but just use whatever you got

 

• Vanilla

Boosts the flavor

 

• Spices

I use a dash of sea salt, cinnamon and nutmeg, but just use whatever you please! (these are optional)

 

How To Make the Energy Bites

 

Guys, when I say these are simple…I mean they are simple.

 

1. Combine all of the ingredients. Don’t worry about the order, just pile it all into a large mixing bowl. Combine thoroughly and make sure the honey and peanut butter are spread throughout the mixture and hold everything together.

 

2. Fridge ‘em. Chill the mixture in the fridge for about 1 or 2 hrs, until chilled. (can throw in freezer for a half hour if in a time crunch)

 

3. Roll into evenly sized balls. Balls should be about 1 in.

 

4. Serve ‘em. Don’t hold back, I know you want one right away :). Enjoy these immediately, or store in the fridge for up to 1 week. They can stay in the freezer for about 3 months. 

 

Yup, just 4 steps!

 

Before these became a weekly or biweekly staple in my house, I had trouble rolling the mixture into the balls. Chilling the mixture WILL help, and it is why it is an essential step before you roll the balls. 

 

I typically use a spoon to grab a small amount of the mix, then roll with my hands. Extra peanut butter or honey will help add some stickiness. Your hands will get all messy but just wash them off occasionally and keep rollin’.

 

Substitutions/Extra Ingredient Variations

 

This is the fun part..making the recipe into your own with your preferences!

 

Allergies?

 

No problem, just substitute the peanut butter for a different nut or seed butter

 

If coconut isn’t your thing, substitute the coconut flakes for extra oats. 

 

Use dairy-free or allergy-friendly chocolate chips to up your energy bite game even more onto the healthy side.

 

Less chocolatey–more fruity?

 

If you aren’t a fan of having some chocolate in the morning or mid-afternoon, don’t worry! Dried fruit will work just fine in place of them.
 

You can use dried cherries, raisins, dried cranberries, etc.!

 

Vegan?

 

Substitute the honey for maple syrup…although, I would be curious to see if the same amount is needed. 

 

Let me know if you’ve tried this, and if it has worked for you 🙂

 

Keep the chocolate chips dairy-free, as well.

 

Omega-3 Swap

 

If you don’t have chia seeds on-hand, swap them out for ground flaxseed. It’ll still provide you with healthy fats, a fiber boost, and extra energy.

 

Spices

 

Feel free to get creative and try different spices that would go along with your energy bites.

 

I typically use cinnamon, nutmeg, and a dash of sea salt for a flavor boost!