I’ve seen just about hundreds of energy bite-esque recipes floating around the blog word and Pinterest, but I never knew which one to actually try making. So when I saw that Courtney from Sweet Tooth Sweet Life approved this recipe for No Bake Energy Bites, I knew it was the one to go with.
When I went to make them, though, I realized I didn’t have all of the exact necessary ingredients. So I made some variations from the original recipe, and the result was out of this world good.
ingredients:
- 1 cup quick cooking oats
- 1/2 cup ground flax seed
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp pure almond extract
directions: In a large bowl, mix dry ingredients first. Then add the wet ingredients (almond butter and maple syrup) and combine well. Chill for 30 minutes, then roll into balls - I made mine the size of donut holes. Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to a week.
These really are the perfect snack, and even good for a healthy dessert. They also happen to be vegan and gluten free (if using gluten free oats).
I especially loved the flavor of the maple syrup combined with the hint of saltiness from the almond butter. Delicious!
What’s your favorite no-bake recipe? Have you tried any similar “energy bite” recipes?
Yum! I’m not much of a baker, so this little healthy treat is much more my speed
Lets make these!
done and done!
I have nothing to say other than those look delicious and I definitely am going to try to make them!
I love that this recipe does not include protein powder, it is a nice change. Oats are my favorite ingredient, they add some serious ‘umph’ and give that chewy texture that’s perfect for a snack.
yes, I’m not really a fan of protein powder in food. In smoothies or shakes only for me!
I love these kinds of recipes! I always make another version that’s floating around out there and they are so delicious!
yum! I have some almond butter sitting around and this is the perfect recipe to use it up!
I’ve been seeing a number of sweet treat recipes floating around that use bananas. This one in particular I can’t wait to try:
Two Ingredient Cookies
-2 very ripe organic bananas
-1 cup rolled oats
-1/4 cup dark chocolate chips or dried fruit or nuts, hemp or sunflower seeds
Preheat oven to 350 F
Squish bananas with a fork, add in the oats and whatever else
Scoop a tablespoon of batter per cookie & back for 13-15 minutes until golden.
Yum!
Christy says
Alex K it is amazing if you haven’t tried it yet!! Kids love it and so do I!!
Anne Conlon says
Armed and ready with all ingredients. Keep the tempting recipes coming.
Concerned says
Just an FYI…Cori Abraham Fitness on Facebook is passing off this exact recipe and your picture as her own…
Ugh, really? thanks for letting me know…