Description
These No Sugar, No Flour Energy Bites are a nutritious and delicious snack option that is gluten-free, vegetarian, and free of added sugars. Packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, peanut butter, and dried fruit, these energy bites are perfect for a quick energy boost.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/3 cup ground flaxseed
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (such as almonds or walnuts)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened dried fruit (such as cranberries or chopped dates)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons water (as needed for binding)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, ground flaxseed, shredded coconut, chopped nuts, dried fruit, chia seeds, and cinnamon.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in peanut butter and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Adjust Consistency: If the mixture is too dry, add water gradually until it holds together.
- Shape into Balls: Use a scoop to form 1-inch balls and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Chill: Refrigerate the energy bites for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store: Keep the energy bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
- Try almond butter or sunflower seed butter as a peanut-free alternative.
- Customize with mix-ins like cocoa nibs, hemp seeds, or a pinch of sea salt for added variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy bite
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
