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This No-Bake Energy Bites recipe is easy to make, full of feel-good ingredients, and irresistibly delicious!
Friends, have you tried this no bake energy bites recipe? ♡
It’s one of my all-time favorite recipes here on the blog, and one that I’ve personally made about a zillion times since I first published it here eight years ago.
I love these little energy bites because they are easy to make with simply pantry ingredients that I almost always have on hand. They are super easy to mix up and roll into cute little energy balls. (Or if you would like to save time, you can press the mixture into a parchment-covered baking dish, and then cut them into energy bars.) They are the perfect make-ahead recipe to keep on hand for healthy snacking or breakfasts. And most importantly, they are just irresistibly good.
Over the years, thousands of our readers have made and loved this classic energy bites recipe too. So I wholeheartedly recommend giving it a try!
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No Bake Energy Bites Ingredients:
To make this no bake energy bites recipe, you will need the following ingredients:
Old-fashioned oats: Also called rolled oats — these will serve as the base ingredient for our energy bites.
Shredded coconut: Which I highly recommend toasting — either briefly in the oven or in a sauté pan — before adding to the energy bites. (Just be sure that they have cooled before adding in the chocolate chips, or the chocolate may heat and turn a bit melty.)
Creamy peanut butter: I have used both traditional creamy peanut butter and natural creamy peanut butter in this recipe, and both work!
Ground flaxseed: To add some extra protein, fiber and omega-3s to our energy bites.
Semisweet chocolate chips: I photographed this recipe with standard-sized semisweet chips, but mini semisweet chips mix in easier.
Honey: To add some natural sweetness and also help to bind the energy balls together.
Chia seeds (optional): Feel free to skip the chia seeds, if you do not have any on hand. But I love adding in a tablespoon or so when I do!
How To Make Energy Balls:
To make these energy bites, simply…
Stir everything together. Stir all ingredients together in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
Chill. Cover the mixing bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours, or until the mixture is chilled.*
Roll into balls. Roll into mixture into 1-inch balls.
Serve. Then enjoy immediately! Or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
If you have trouble getting the energy balls to hold together, I recommend adding in more peanut butter to make the mixture a bit more sticky. Or if you would rather, you can also just press the mixture into a square baking dish to make flat energy bars instead of round energy balls.
Possible Energy Bites Variations:
There are all sorts of ways that you can customize this energy bites recipe, so feel free to get creative! For example, you are welcome to…
Make energy bars: Press the mixture firmly into a parchment-lined 8×8-inch baking pan, chill, and then slice into energy bars (instead of rolling the mixture into energy balls).
Use a different nut or seed butter: Use almond butter, cashew butter, sunflower seed butter, or any other nut/seed butters that you prefer in place of peanut butter.
Omit the coconut: I’ve heard from many of you over the years who don’t love coconut. If that’s the case, no prob, just omit the coconut and add in an extra shake of oats instead.
Add spices: If you would like to give these energy bites some extra flavor, feel free to add in a few pinches of ground cinnamon or some pumpkin pie spice.
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Stir everything together. Stir all ingredients together in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
Chill. Cover the mixing bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours, or until the mixture is chilled. (This will help the mixture stick together more easily.)
Roll into balls. Roll into mixture into 1-inch balls.
Serve. Then enjoy immediately! Or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Prep Time: The prep time listed does not include time for the mixture to chill. To speed up the chilling, I recommend spreading the mixture out on a small baking sheet and popping it in the freezer for 20-30 minutes until the mixture is cool.
I just made these for the first time with my daughter and they are fantastic! It’s great you can mix up the additions – I love the versatility of the recipe! Have you subbed in maple syrup for the honey/agave? Thank you!
Hayley @ Gimme Some Oven —
Thanks Lauren, we’re so glad you and your daughter enjoyed these! We have not tried subbing in maple syrup for the honey/agave, but we think it would be delicious! :)
Hi Ali,
These look delicious, but I’m afraid I can not have coconut. Is it necessary to the recipe? And if so, do you have any suggestions for modifications? Thanks!
Hayley @ Gimme Some Oven —
Thanks Kylene! And no, the coconut is not necessary to the recipe. You can add nuts or seeds to compensate if you’d like, but you probably don’t need to. We hope that’s helpful, and that you enjoy them!
DELICIOUS!!! I WISH my flax seeds hadn’t gone bad, but they had. *sigh* and I had no chia seeds.. I just used a bit of extra oats and a bit of wheat germ and they came out SOOO freaking well! Really! Try this! SO simple and (well, a little too) easy to snack on! I made them 3 weeks ago and I’m craving more… just a quick trip to the store…..
Hayley @ Gimme Some Oven —
Awesome Kristine, we’re so glad you liked these! Good to know they work well with wheat germ too!
I know I’m just meant to eat these as a little energy burst, but they’re so good that I eat them like cereal. I can make a huge batch and just chow down on them for ages. Ridiculous how addictive these things are. A+ recipe.
Hi! I am hoping to make these to take on a backpacking trip – would they be fine outside of refrigeration for a couple of days?
Hayley @ Gimme Some Oven —
Hi Lilly, we’re sorry to be responding to this a little late. These would definitely be fine outside of the refrigerator for a couple of days, just as long as they’re not exposed to crazy heat (they might get a little melty/mushy). We hope you had a great time on your trip!
I loooove these, but my husband doesn’t like peanut butter, or really any of the nut butters (a texture thing). Do you have any suggestions to replace that or do I get stuck eating them all by myself? Haha
Hayley @ Gimme Some Oven —
Thanks Amy! And hmmm, finding a substitute for the nut butters is tricky, because they’re such an integral part of this recipe. Does your husband like nuts? If so, you guys could try these! We hope this helps!
So I toasted the oats and the coconut and that worked out well, but I unthinkingly dumped them in the bowl with the other ingredients. The chocolate chips melted and now they look like the chocolate peanut butter bites instead. lol Will have to make another batch with chips intact, because I think the melted chips overwhelm the other flavors and then what was the point of toasting the oats? lol
Hayley @ Gimme Some Oven —
Oh no! That’s an easy mistake to make – let us know how the second batch came out – we hope you enjoyed them! :)
hi ? just made the No bake energy bites & put them in the fridge before making into balls but they won’t stick together. Used all the right ingredients & measured amounts,any tips? Perhaps it’s best with runny honey ? Didn’t really want to put more peanut butter or honey in ? By the way,they do taste amazing tho ?
Is the coconut used as a sweetener or just for taste? I’m highly allergic to it and can’t even touch it without my throat swelling. Any recommendations for a substitution?
Hayley @ Gimme Some Oven —
Hey Kellyann, it’s used for taste, so we’d suggest swapping it out for some nuts, dried fruit, and/or seeds – we hope that helps and that you enjoy these!
Could you make a lot of these and freeze them for later use? I’m preparing to have a baby in a few weeks and want to have lots of healthy snacks options already made during the first few weeks of crazy newborn life.
Hayley @ Gimme Some Oven —
Hey Courtney! First of all, congrats! Second of all, yes, you can totally freeze these. We hope you enjoy the recipe and your new little one. :)
I made a new batch, chocolate chips intact, and as I suspected the melted chips in the previous batch totally overwhelmed the other flavors. Love chocolate but really like these better with the chips intact. Also added half a scoop of vanilla whey protein powder, a suggestion of my personal trainer. I had more trouble getting them to hold their shape this time, the melted chocolate helped the previous batch. I suspect that toasting the coconut and oats may contributed to that issue. Will try another batch without toasting, just as soon as this batch is gone. lol
These are a great snack! My family and coworkers always want some when I make them. I triple the recipe, add 1/2 cup of whey protein and reduce the honey by 1/4 inch so its just less than a cup. That helps to not make it too sweet with the added sugar in the peanut butter and sweetened coconut flakes (my store didn’t have unsweetened). When the mix seems too dry I add a little water (by the tablespoon), just until everything starts to mold together. I tried with steel cut oats, but they are too tough for my liking, instant works better for me. They really moisten to the right consistency when refrigerated overnight. Thank you Ali, I have made these at least 4 times already :- )
Hayley @ Gimme Some Oven —
Thanks Amber, and thanks for sharing your tips! We always love hearing new tips and tricks from our readers, and are so glad you like these! :)
These are the perfect snack! I’m a nursing mom and had to go on a dairy and soy free diet for baby. Finding good, sweet snacks is quite difficult. The only adaptation I had to make was using an all natural peanut butter and the Enjoy Life brand chocolate chips. Love!
Hayley @ Gimme Some Oven —
Thank you Lorissa, we’re so glad you like the recipe! :)
My granddaughter and I made this recipe several times and we loved them! She was delighted to be able to make these with little assistance to surprise her family. Good lesson in teaching measurements and trying different ingredients. Yummy
Hayley @ Gimme Some Oven —
Thanks for sharing, Nan, we’re happy to hear that! : )
What can be use in place of the flax seed? I don’t have any and the only kind I can find near by is too expensive.
Hayley @ Gimme Some Oven —
Hey Delores! You could try these with wheat germ instead, or just omit it all together (but if you do that, you might need to add more oats so the mixture won’t be too wet). We hope this helps, and that you enjoy the recipe!
I first discovered these tasty morsels at a local bakery that is only open on Tuesday mornings. Fell in love with them immediately so I had to find a great recipe to make them at home. These were super easy and fun to make with the help of my 6 year old daughter. Both kids love them, as does my husband. I will definitely be adding this recipe to our rotation! I added the chia seeds and also added about half a cup of chopped pecans. Used honey and dark chocolate chips. Yum, yum, yum! :)
Hayley @ Gimme Some Oven —
A bakery that is only open on Tuesday mornings?! Wow, what is the bakery, and where? We’re intrigued! We’re so glad to hear you and your family love the energy bites! And the pecans, honey and dark chocolate chips sound wonderful! :)
One of the girls in my boot camp class made some of this and brought it in to our early morning class. OMG! These are AMAZING!!!! Of course I immediately went home and Googled the recipe and yours came up first. Such simple and healthy ingredients and the fact you can really change out the ingredients to make different kinds. Thanks for sharing your wonderful recipe!!! I am about to run out and buy some oats since that is the ONLY ingredient I am lacking :)
Hayley @ Gimme Some Oven —
Thank you Liezele, we’re so happy to hear that — we hope you have fun making them! :)
I did the math. With all the ingredients listed, but using dark chocolate chips, they were 86 calories per ball. I’m excited to try them. I’m in a nursing school and will try anything to give me some extra energy!! Thanks for sharing!!
Hayley @ Gimme Some Oven —
Awesome Kate, thanks for sharing that! We hope you love them! :)
Thank you for this wonderful recipe – ‘power balls’ as me and my sister call them, have totally changed my life – snacks are difficult for me but these are perfect!
I am eating one right now and it is a joy to behold!
Hayley @ Gimme Some Oven —
You’re welcome, and we think “power balls” is great! haha We’re so glad you like them! :)
I was wondering, what could I substitute for wheat germ? Thanks!
Hayley @ Gimme Some Oven —
Hi Kavya! Did you mean flax? You could use wheat germ instead of the flax, but they are different. Or you could just add more nuts, oats and/or seeds if you wanted. We hope you enjoy these!
I’d be afraid to take anything with peanut butter. Although they look delicious they could
be fatally dangerous, your seat-mate may just have that dangerous peanut allergy.
Thanks for some really delicious recipes.
Hayley @ Gimme Some Oven —
That is a good point Rex, thanks for sharing. Also, you’re welcome!
Might be a silly question – can you bake “no bake” treats such as these? If so, what temperature/time would you recommend? They are delicious as-is but I am craving something warm out of the oven. :)
Hayley @ Gimme Some Oven —
Hi Lindsey, you can try baking these at 350 for about 5-10 minutes, but they will not spread, just FYI. We hope you enjoy!
These are delicious! Can you please post the calories, fat, sugar and other nutritional facts based on the ingredients mentioned. Thanks.
Hayley @ Gimme Some Oven —
Thanks Christina, we’re glad you like them! Unfortunately though we are unsure of the nutrition facts/amount of calories in this recipe. We currently are not publishing nutrition facts on the site, as the nutrition calculators available are not 100% accurate, and we never want to publish anything that might be misleading. However, a lot of our readers love the My Fitness Pal nutrition calculator, so feel free to try that for an estimate. We hope that helps!
These are so amazing! I skipped the vanilla extract and replaced it with raw vegan vanilla protein powder so they can refuel me post-workout! :) THANK YOU!!
We were just talking about them this weekend. My Brother-in-law made them for us while we were camping. He
used organic coconut oil instead of peanut butter and they were fabulous. Just a suggestion for someone who may have a peanut allergy or just does not care for peanut butter. :)
Hayley @ Gimme Some Oven —
Great suggestion Lisa, thank you for sharing with us! :)
Hi Sasha! We’re sorry but we are unsure of the nutrition facts/amount of calories in this recipe. We currently are not publishing nutrition facts on the site, as the nutrition calculators available are not 100% accurate, and we never want to publish anything that might be misleading. However, a lot of our readers love the My Fitness Pal nutrition calculator, so feel free to try that for an estimate. We hope that helps!
Couple of questions… Sweetened or unsweetened coconut? Regular or natural peanut butter? And I have already ground flax seeds. Someone mentioned they go bad? How long are they good for? Thanks!
You can use either sweetened or unsweetened coconut (I prefer unsweetened), regular or natural peanut butter (regular helps them stick together better), and if kept in the fridge, flax seeds can last up to a year. (But please double check the package they arrive in and go with that for a more accurate time frame.) Enjoy!
Nope, I didn’t grind the chia seeds. And it was a bright day out, so you can’t see much of the golden color on the coconut, but it’s definitely lightly toasted. :)
hi! Love this recipe! Are you able to provide the nutrition facts for was ball or for “x” amount of balls? Thank you!!
Hayley @ Gimme Some Oven —
Hi Angela, and thanks! Unfortunately though. we are unsure of the nutrition facts/amount of calories in this recipe. We currently are not publishing nutrition facts on the site, as the nutrition calculators available are not 100% accurate, and we never want to publish anything that might be misleading. However, a lot of our readers love the My Fitness Pal nutrition calculator, so feel free to try that for an estimate. We hope that helps!
Tried this recipe out and loved it!!! The only things I did differently were instead of vanilla extract I used almond extract & I didn’t toast the coconut but it was still super Yummie!!! Thanks for this idea I just started a new job and I don’t really have time to get breakfast so this is super easy I just make a double batch Sunday night get it all ready put them all into a big container and take it with me on Monday and store it in the fridge at work, it lasts me all week & it turned out amazing and after I let my new coworkers try some they loved it!!
Hayley @ Gimme Some Oven —
Awesome Jessica, we’re happy you and your co-workers loved these! And the almond extract sounds yummy! :)
I make a batch of these basically weekly. My husband and two toddlers love them as much as I do! I use this as my base recipe but always add extras like hemp hearts or a plant based protein powder. I also press them into a pan with parchment paper and cut them like granola bars! These are great for breakfast, snack time, pre or post workout, etc. I’ve passed this recipe on to countless friends already who rave about how good they are! Thank you!!
Hayley @ Gimme Some Oven —
That’s awesome Krystel, we’re thrilled that you and your family love these! And we think the hemp hearts and protein powder are awesome additions! :)
Hey there. I tried these the other day and loved them!! When it calls for 1/2cup ground flax seed…does that mean take 1/2 cup of flax seed and then grind it OR does it mean grind enough flax seed to make 1/2 cup of ground flax seed? Thanks for clarifying. Also, is it necessary to purchase organic flax seed? How long will flax seed last? I found some online and theres ALOT in the 4 packages. Thanks for your help!
Ah, good question. 1/2 cup flax seed that has ALREADY been ground. And organic or non-organic is up to you, and different brands will last different amounts of time. If you don’t want an entire bag, I’d check the bulk section at your local grocery store. Enjoy!
I made these to help at an aid station for a Kodiak 100 mile/50 mile Ultra Marathon in September. The Ultra athletes LOVED them so much. I listed the ingredients and they said it was a perfect blend of what they needed. I found they stuck to my hands a bit when rolling so I coated my hands with a thin layer of coconut oil, which added a little fat to it for the runners.Thank you so much for this recipe. I can’t wait for next year’s race!
Hayley @ Gimme Some Oven —
That’s awesome Candace! We’re happy to hear they were such a hit! Great idea coating your hands with the coconut oil too, these guys do tend to get a little sticky to work with! :)
I used steel cut oats because that was all I had. They are definitely more crunchy – crunchier than I’d like. The flavor was superb but I will make sure and used rolled oats next time.
I just made these for the first time with my daughter and they are fantastic! It’s great you can mix up the additions – I love the versatility of the recipe! Have you subbed in maple syrup for the honey/agave? Thank you!
Thanks Lauren, we’re so glad you and your daughter enjoyed these! We have not tried subbing in maple syrup for the honey/agave, but we think it would be delicious! :)
Hi Ali,
These look delicious, but I’m afraid I can not have coconut. Is it necessary to the recipe? And if so, do you have any suggestions for modifications? Thanks!
Thanks Kylene! And no, the coconut is not necessary to the recipe. You can add nuts or seeds to compensate if you’d like, but you probably don’t need to. We hope that’s helpful, and that you enjoy them!
Just made these, and with a few tweaks, made into a lactation energy ball recipe.. so good!!!! Thank you!
Thanks Ally, that’s awesome! We’re glad you liked them! :)
DELICIOUS!!! I WISH my flax seeds hadn’t gone bad, but they had. *sigh* and I had no chia seeds.. I just used a bit of extra oats and a bit of wheat germ and they came out SOOO freaking well! Really! Try this! SO simple and (well, a little too) easy to snack on! I made them 3 weeks ago and I’m craving more… just a quick trip to the store…..
Awesome Kristine, we’re so glad you liked these! Good to know they work well with wheat germ too!
I know I’m just meant to eat these as a little energy burst, but they’re so good that I eat them like cereal. I can make a huge batch and just chow down on them for ages. Ridiculous how addictive these things are. A+ recipe.
Thanks, we’re so glad you like them! :)
These are delicious.
Question… how long are they good for? What’s the best way u would store them?
Thanks Candace! We recommend you store them in the refrigerator or freezer. In the refrigerator, they’ll probably last a couple of weeks!
Hi! I am hoping to make these to take on a backpacking trip – would they be fine outside of refrigeration for a couple of days?
Hi Lilly, we’re sorry to be responding to this a little late. These would definitely be fine outside of the refrigerator for a couple of days, just as long as they’re not exposed to crazy heat (they might get a little melty/mushy). We hope you had a great time on your trip!
Have you or any of your readers used steel cut oats in place of the rolled oats? Planning to experiment but thought I’d ask first.
Hey Cindy, not that we know of. That’s an interesting thought though, let us know if it works out! :)
Planning to make these but think I’ll toast the oats, in addition to the coconut, for a deeper nuttier flavor. Will let you know how they turn out.
That sounds like a good idea Meg, definitely let us know how they turned out!
I loooove these, but my husband doesn’t like peanut butter, or really any of the nut butters (a texture thing). Do you have any suggestions to replace that or do I get stuck eating them all by myself? Haha
Thanks Amy! And hmmm, finding a substitute for the nut butters is tricky, because they’re such an integral part of this recipe. Does your husband like nuts? If so, you guys could try these! We hope this helps!
So I toasted the oats and the coconut and that worked out well, but I unthinkingly dumped them in the bowl with the other ingredients. The chocolate chips melted and now they look like the chocolate peanut butter bites instead. lol Will have to make another batch with chips intact, because I think the melted chips overwhelm the other flavors and then what was the point of toasting the oats? lol
Oh no! That’s an easy mistake to make – let us know how the second batch came out – we hope you enjoyed them! :)
hi ? just made the No bake energy bites & put them in the fridge before making into balls but they won’t stick together. Used all the right ingredients & measured amounts,any tips? Perhaps it’s best with runny honey ? Didn’t really want to put more peanut butter or honey in ? By the way,they do taste amazing tho ?
Is the coconut used as a sweetener or just for taste? I’m highly allergic to it and can’t even touch it without my throat swelling. Any recommendations for a substitution?
Hey Kellyann, it’s used for taste, so we’d suggest swapping it out for some nuts, dried fruit, and/or seeds – we hope that helps and that you enjoy these!
Could you make a lot of these and freeze them for later use? I’m preparing to have a baby in a few weeks and want to have lots of healthy snacks options already made during the first few weeks of crazy newborn life.
Hey Courtney! First of all, congrats! Second of all, yes, you can totally freeze these. We hope you enjoy the recipe and your new little one. :)
I made a new batch, chocolate chips intact, and as I suspected the melted chips in the previous batch totally overwhelmed the other flavors. Love chocolate but really like these better with the chips intact. Also added half a scoop of vanilla whey protein powder, a suggestion of my personal trainer. I had more trouble getting them to hold their shape this time, the melted chocolate helped the previous batch. I suspect that toasting the coconut and oats may contributed to that issue. Will try another batch without toasting, just as soon as this batch is gone. lol
These are a great snack! My family and coworkers always want some when I make them. I triple the recipe, add 1/2 cup of whey protein and reduce the honey by 1/4 inch so its just less than a cup. That helps to not make it too sweet with the added sugar in the peanut butter and sweetened coconut flakes (my store didn’t have unsweetened). When the mix seems too dry I add a little water (by the tablespoon), just until everything starts to mold together. I tried with steel cut oats, but they are too tough for my liking, instant works better for me. They really moisten to the right consistency when refrigerated overnight. Thank you Ali, I have made these at least 4 times already :- )
Thanks Amber, and thanks for sharing your tips! We always love hearing new tips and tricks from our readers, and are so glad you like these! :)
These are the perfect snack! I’m a nursing mom and had to go on a dairy and soy free diet for baby. Finding good, sweet snacks is quite difficult. The only adaptation I had to make was using an all natural peanut butter and the Enjoy Life brand chocolate chips. Love!
Thank you Lorissa, we’re so glad you like the recipe! :)
My granddaughter and I made this recipe several times and we loved them! She was delighted to be able to make these with little assistance to surprise her family. Good lesson in teaching measurements and trying different ingredients. Yummy
Thanks for sharing, Nan, we’re happy to hear that! : )
What can be use in place of the flax seed? I don’t have any and the only kind I can find near by is too expensive.
Hey Delores! You could try these with wheat germ instead, or just omit it all together (but if you do that, you might need to add more oats so the mixture won’t be too wet). We hope this helps, and that you enjoy the recipe!
Oops! had already thrown in the flax seeds when I noticed that they were were supposed to be ground. I guess mine will be a little crunchier.
No worries Tricia, we hope you still enjoyed them!
I first discovered these tasty morsels at a local bakery that is only open on Tuesday mornings. Fell in love with them immediately so I had to find a great recipe to make them at home. These were super easy and fun to make with the help of my 6 year old daughter. Both kids love them, as does my husband. I will definitely be adding this recipe to our rotation! I added the chia seeds and also added about half a cup of chopped pecans. Used honey and dark chocolate chips. Yum, yum, yum! :)
A bakery that is only open on Tuesday mornings?! Wow, what is the bakery, and where? We’re intrigued! We’re so glad to hear you and your family love the energy bites! And the pecans, honey and dark chocolate chips sound wonderful! :)
One of the girls in my boot camp class made some of this and brought it in to our early morning class. OMG! These are AMAZING!!!! Of course I immediately went home and Googled the recipe and yours came up first. Such simple and healthy ingredients and the fact you can really change out the ingredients to make different kinds. Thanks for sharing your wonderful recipe!!! I am about to run out and buy some oats since that is the ONLY ingredient I am lacking :)
Thank you Liezele, we’re so happy to hear that — we hope you have fun making them! :)
I did the math. With all the ingredients listed, but using dark chocolate chips, they were 86 calories per ball. I’m excited to try them. I’m in a nursing school and will try anything to give me some extra energy!! Thanks for sharing!!
Awesome Kate, thanks for sharing that! We hope you love them! :)
Thank you for this wonderful recipe – ‘power balls’ as me and my sister call them, have totally changed my life – snacks are difficult for me but these are perfect!
I am eating one right now and it is a joy to behold!
You’re welcome, and we think “power balls” is great! haha We’re so glad you like them! :)
Can you leave out the chocolate chips
Hi Oliver, you sure can! We hope you enjoy! :)
I was wondering, what could I substitute for wheat germ? Thanks!
Hi Kavya! Did you mean flax? You could use wheat germ instead of the flax, but they are different. Or you could just add more nuts, oats and/or seeds if you wanted. We hope you enjoy these!
I’d be afraid to take anything with peanut butter. Although they look delicious they could
be fatally dangerous, your seat-mate may just have that dangerous peanut allergy.
Thanks for some really delicious recipes.
That is a good point Rex, thanks for sharing. Also, you’re welcome!
Might be a silly question – can you bake “no bake” treats such as these? If so, what temperature/time would you recommend? They are delicious as-is but I am craving something warm out of the oven. :)
Hi Lindsey, you can try baking these at 350 for about 5-10 minutes, but they will not spread, just FYI. We hope you enjoy!
These are delicious! Can you please post the calories, fat, sugar and other nutritional facts based on the ingredients mentioned. Thanks.
Thanks Christina, we’re glad you like them! Unfortunately though we are unsure of the nutrition facts/amount of calories in this recipe. We currently are not publishing nutrition facts on the site, as the nutrition calculators available are not 100% accurate, and we never want to publish anything that might be misleading. However, a lot of our readers love the My Fitness Pal nutrition calculator, so feel free to try that for an estimate. We hope that helps!
These are so amazing! I skipped the vanilla extract and replaced it with raw vegan vanilla protein powder so they can refuel me post-workout! :) THANK YOU!!
Thanks Tiffany, we’re happy you liked them! :)
These look DELICIOUS.
Do you have a suggested substitution for the coconut. I can’t stand coconut’s texture…
Thanks!
Thank you Michelle! We’d just suggest adding more oats, and or nuts/seeds. We hope you enjoy these!
Make these for my cross country runners..they all love them! ?thank you
That’s awesome Barbie, we’re glad they were a hit! :)
We were just talking about them this weekend. My Brother-in-law made them for us while we were camping. He
used organic coconut oil instead of peanut butter and they were fabulous. Just a suggestion for someone who may have a peanut allergy or just does not care for peanut butter. :)
Great suggestion Lisa, thank you for sharing with us! :)
How many calories are in these energy bites?
Hi Sasha! We’re sorry but we are unsure of the nutrition facts/amount of calories in this recipe. We currently are not publishing nutrition facts on the site, as the nutrition calculators available are not 100% accurate, and we never want to publish anything that might be misleading. However, a lot of our readers love the My Fitness Pal nutrition calculator, so feel free to try that for an estimate. We hope that helps!
Have you tried the Honey Bees at Little Freshies? I wonder how these compare to them? I tried the honey bees and now I’m craving them and the recipe!
Oooh, no I haven’t, but I’ll make a note of that next time I’m there! Love Little Freshies! :)
Couple of questions… Sweetened or unsweetened coconut? Regular or natural peanut butter? And I have already ground flax seeds. Someone mentioned they go bad? How long are they good for? Thanks!
You can use either sweetened or unsweetened coconut (I prefer unsweetened), regular or natural peanut butter (regular helps them stick together better), and if kept in the fridge, flax seeds can last up to a year. (But please double check the package they arrive in and go with that for a more accurate time frame.) Enjoy!
Love these!!! Can I freeze them?
Thanks Shannon, we’re glad to hear that, and yes!
These are in the fridge now! I added in some walnut pieces for some extra crunch. So excited to try them!
Awesome, we hope you enjoy them! :)
So you grind the chia seeds as well? Also, the coconut in your picture doesn’t look toasted. Is it just lightly toasted?
Nope, I didn’t grind the chia seeds. And it was a bright day out, so you can’t see much of the golden color on the coconut, but it’s definitely lightly toasted. :)
hi! Love this recipe! Are you able to provide the nutrition facts for was ball or for “x” amount of balls? Thank you!!
Hi Angela, and thanks! Unfortunately though. we are unsure of the nutrition facts/amount of calories in this recipe. We currently are not publishing nutrition facts on the site, as the nutrition calculators available are not 100% accurate, and we never want to publish anything that might be misleading. However, a lot of our readers love the My Fitness Pal nutrition calculator, so feel free to try that for an estimate. We hope that helps!
Tried this recipe out and loved it!!! The only things I did differently were instead of vanilla extract I used almond extract & I didn’t toast the coconut but it was still super Yummie!!! Thanks for this idea I just started a new job and I don’t really have time to get breakfast so this is super easy I just make a double batch Sunday night get it all ready put them all into a big container and take it with me on Monday and store it in the fridge at work, it lasts me all week & it turned out amazing and after I let my new coworkers try some they loved it!!
Awesome Jessica, we’re happy you and your co-workers loved these! And the almond extract sounds yummy! :)
I make a batch of these basically weekly. My husband and two toddlers love them as much as I do! I use this as my base recipe but always add extras like hemp hearts or a plant based protein powder. I also press them into a pan with parchment paper and cut them like granola bars! These are great for breakfast, snack time, pre or post workout, etc. I’ve passed this recipe on to countless friends already who rave about how good they are! Thank you!!
That’s awesome Krystel, we’re thrilled that you and your family love these! And we think the hemp hearts and protein powder are awesome additions! :)
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Is there anyway you can substitute or leave out the flax seed???
Thanks.
Hi Dolly! Yes, you can definitely leave out the flax seed, and/or you can add some more oats and nuts if you’d like. We hope you enjoy these!
Hey there. I tried these the other day and loved them!! When it calls for 1/2cup ground flax seed…does that mean take 1/2 cup of flax seed and then grind it OR does it mean grind enough flax seed to make 1/2 cup of ground flax seed? Thanks for clarifying. Also, is it necessary to purchase organic flax seed? How long will flax seed last? I found some online and theres ALOT in the 4 packages. Thanks for your help!
Ah, good question. 1/2 cup flax seed that has ALREADY been ground. And organic or non-organic is up to you, and different brands will last different amounts of time. If you don’t want an entire bag, I’d check the bulk section at your local grocery store. Enjoy!
Can you substitute the coconut for coconut oil? If so how much do you think it would take? Thank you.
No, unfortunately you need solid coconut flakes (not the oil) for this recipe. Sorry!
So I am not a big fan of coconut, can these be made without?
Yes, they definitely can! Feel free to add in some more nuts, oats or dried fruit to replace it if you like. We hope you enjoy these!
Hello! Can’t wait to try these. Are the coconut flakes sweetened? And how long did you toast for? Thank you so much.
You can use sweetened or unsweetened coconut flakes. And I just toasted mine for 10-15 minutes until they were golden. Enjoy!
Love these, but mine are having trouble sticking….wondering what I did wrong?
They might just need to be chilled in the refrigerator a bit more. That makes them more sticky, or you can also add in more peanut butter. Enjoy!
I made these to help at an aid station for a Kodiak 100 mile/50 mile Ultra Marathon in September. The Ultra athletes LOVED them so much. I listed the ingredients and they said it was a perfect blend of what they needed. I found they stuck to my hands a bit when rolling so I coated my hands with a thin layer of coconut oil, which added a little fat to it for the runners.Thank you so much for this recipe. I can’t wait for next year’s race!
That’s awesome Candace! We’re happy to hear they were such a hit! Great idea coating your hands with the coconut oil too, these guys do tend to get a little sticky to work with! :)
I used steel cut oats because that was all I had. They are definitely more crunchy – crunchier than I’d like. The flavor was superb but I will make sure and used rolled oats next time.