5 from 6 votes

Energy Bites

By Sam MerrittUpdated Mar 16, 2021

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Servings: 18

1 hr 25 mins

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Easy no-bake/no-cook energy bites! These simple treats are made with simple, wholesome ingredients. Minimal prep work is required, making these simple and relatively healthy snacks! Recipe also includes a quick how-to video!

The Most Wholesome Recipe on the Blog

It’s no secret that we’re all about the sugar here (I mean, it’s right in my name), but today’s recipe is for those of you who need something sweet but also a little bit wholesome.

These energy bites remind me so much of my favorite granola bars, only even easier (there’s no cooking required) and with less sugar. We’re using simple and relatively clean ingredients like honey, oats, coconut, and dark chocolate.

Let’s get to it.

What You Need

As I mentioned, our ingredient list isn’t 100% un-processed (hello, chocolate chips) but it’s arguably better than a regular chocolate chip cookie or chocolate truffle. Here’s what you need:

Oats. I recommend old-fashioned. These will make up the bulk of the substance of the energy bites and will help make them nice and chewy!
Honey. This is our main sweetener.
Shredded coconut adds more sweetness and a nice chewy texture. See my FAQ section for notes about substituting some of these ingredients!
Peanut Butter. Natural or classic, creamy or crunchy will work great here.
Ground flax seed is an optional ingredient, it’s mostly to add some extra nutritional value to the energy bites. You won’t taste it if you add it, and they’ll still turn out if you leave it out.
Vanilla extract & salt add flavor.
Chocolate. I like to mix some mini chips into the “dough” and then drizzle melted dark chocolate over the tops.

Tip: You can substitute sun butter, almond butter, or really any other nut butter for the peanut butter.

Remember, this is just an overview of the ingredients I used and why. For the full recipe please scroll down to the bottom of the post!

energy bite dough being mixed in glass bowl

How to Make It

Stir all ingredients except the chocolate bar (we’ll drizzle that on top) together until well-combined
Form dough into 2-teaspoon-sized balls and place on a tray and chill for 10 minutes in the freezer.
Drizzle with melted dark chocolate. Alternatively you can dip the energy bites into the chocolate (like you would a buckeye) but you might need a bit more chocolate!
Chill one hour, then serve!

Honestly, I often skip the chilling step and help myself to a few right away. A bit messier but I don’t let it stop me!

energy bite that's been bitten into, showing chewy interior

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use instant oats?

I recommend old fashioned oats for a chewier texture and for energy bites that hold together nicely. While instant oats could be used, the balls might be more crumbly and you may need a drizzle more honey to bind everything together.

Can I leave out the coconut?

Yes you can. You can either leave it out entirely without substituting anything or you can toss in your favorite small dried fruit (dried cranberries or raisins would be good) or chopped nuts.

How should I store energy bites?

I recommend storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. I honestly prefer the taste when they are at room temperature, though, and will pull one or two out of the fridge a bit before I plan on enjoying.

chocolate drizzled energy balls on marble

More Recipes You Might Like

Homemade Granola Recipe
Peanut Butter Bars
Pumpkin Cookies
Cookie Dough Bites

Enjoy!

Let’s bake together! Make sure to check out the how-to VIDEO in the recipe card!

5 from 6 votes

No-Bake Energy Bites

Easy no-bake energy bites! These simple treats are made with simple, wholesome ingredients. Minimal prep work is required, making these simple and relatively healthy snacks!

Be sure to check out the VIDEO!

Prep: 15

Chilling Time: 1 10

Total: 1 25

Servings:

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Ingredients

▢ 1 ¼ cup (125 g) old fashioned oats
▢ ⅓ cup (30 g) sweetened shredded coconut
▢ ½ cup (120 g) creamy peanut butter
▢ ¼ cup (60 ml) honey
▢ 2 Tablespoons mini chocolate chips, optional
▢ 1 Tablespoon ground flax seed, optional
▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
▢ ⅛ teaspoon salt
▢ 2 oz dark chocolate bar, optional, may substitute melted chocolate chips instead

Instructions

Combine old fashioned oats, shredded coconut, peanut butter, honey, chocolate chips, flax seed (if using), vanilla extract, and salt in large bowl.
1 ¼ cup (125 g) old fashioned oats, ⅓ cup (30 g) sweetened shredded coconut, ½ cup (120 g) creamy peanut butter, ¼ cup (60 ml) honey, 2 Tablespoons mini chocolate chips, 1 Tablespoon ground flax seed, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ⅛ teaspoon salt
Stir well until all ingredients are well-combined.
Scoop cookie dough by about 2-teaspoon-sized scoops (I like to use a small cookie dough scoop). Roll the mixture between your palms to form a smooth ball.
Repeat until all mixture has been rolled into balls. Transfer to a wax paper lined baking sheet (or other moveable flat surface).
Place in freezer for 10 minutes.
While energy bites are chilling, melt your dark chocolate by breaking into small pieces, placing in a small microwave-safe bowl, and heating for 15-second increments and stirring well in-between until chocolate is completely melted.
2 oz dark chocolate bar
Remove chilled energy bites from the freezer and use a spoon to drizzle melted dark chocolate over all bites. Alternatively you can dip the bottoms of the bites in the chocolate (like you're making Buckeyes).
Place in the refrigerator and chill one hour before serving and enjoying.
Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.