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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!
No Bake Energy Bites Recipe | 1-Minute Video
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 made these for breakfast for this week. I decided to make them into bars, put them in the freezer for about 20 min….just delish! It was easy, it’s healthy, and filling ( I sampled one!). Thanks so much for the great idea! Oh, I also added some white chocolate chips…yumm!
Is there anyway you could figure the nutrition info? Calories, fat, carbs, protein, etc?
Even if you give an average number it would be helpful to those of those that have to count fats, carbs and protein in our daily routines. Thanks
These yummy energy bites can easily be made gluten, dairy and soy free and taste amazing! I used Bob’s Red Mill gluten free oats, Earth Balance soy free spread, Peter Pan creamy peanut butter and Enjoy Life! chocolate chips. I weighed all of my ingredients using a food scale to figure out the carb count on them for my type 1 diabetic sons. I got 26 super-ball sized bites that ended up being 13 carbohydrates. Highly recommend!
I just tried these, but with one substitution. I didn’t have chocolate chips on hand (shame on me!) so I added about 4 T. of cocoa powder. FANTASTIC! I can’t wait to make them again with chocolate chips! Thank you so much!
I made these and they were amazing. I used 1/4 c. mini chocolate chips (thats all I had, eek) and got a bit of chocolate in every bit even with half the amount of choc. chips. I also put in 1/4 cup of craisins. My hubby loved these, and he hates coconut, he he. He didn’t even know it was in there until I told him. I used a mini ice cream scooper to help form my balls.
When I entered the recipe as above (with no substitutions) online using generic brands, I came out with the following nutritional info (based on 22 servings for the entire recipe).
calories, carbs, fat, protein, sugar sodium
entire recipe: 2408 305 124 46 201 1300
Per Serving: 109 14 6 2 9 59
:)
These are great! I only had white chocolate chips. My boyfriend loved them and took some to work. The guys in the wharehouse where he works were asking for more. Thanks so much for posting these.
These are delicious! I put a scoop of toffee mocha protein powder in these as well to pack in a little more punch. I told my kids that they are no bake cookie balls and they are clamoring for them. The nice part is that they are pretty filling although small in size. Seriously, this is one that I’m going to find myself making weekly for my family.
What would happen if one were not to refrigerate these tasty treats? I’m thinking about making these for a road trip, but I won’t have a cooler. Is it do-able?
I like your suggestions for substitutions. The stores here don’t carry flax seed. My husband loves no bakes. Sounds like a great recipe to try! Pinning this!
thank you for this. I know my girls will love them. I’m going to modify it just a bit for our food allergic kid but you gave me an amazing base. so many options to choose from. thanks again.
No Bake Cookies are my favorite cookies of all time. I’m excited to see a healthier version of this treat and intend to make some today. Thanks so much!
OMG! I have made these 3 times since seeing your post. I do have some repurpose ideas I have used in the past week for Energy Bites: I double the batch then half of the batch I put in a few seperate baggies so my daughter can eat as granola on the way to school with a spoon. Today,
I put two EB in the blender with 1 cup premade Gano coffee (hot), 1 banana, Keifer, & ice to make an amazing super healthy energy smoothie!
I will try these as I love no bakes. But I would like to point out that ones I make do not have “tons of butter” in them. I think I get like 30 drop cookies, and use half a stick of butter. But they are still yummy, and I use the same amount of peanut butter. Unless we are considering less than a teaspoon of butter per cookie “a ton.” Then yes, I guess it is a ton.
These are amazing!
I thought I’d give them a go for my post work-out protein treat and both me and my boyfriend were pleasantly surprised! They remind me of granola bars but without all that added sugar and bad stuff for you like all the brands in the grocery store sneak in.
This was such a great find, and one that I’m adding to my own home made recipe book
Thanks for sharing, and these are for sure becoming a regular in our household
:) <3
Found you on Stumble Upon so Thanks to them and big hand to you, Really Awesome recipe. It will be great to support me in my workout, Simply Great. Thanks.
These are simply wonderful! I have tried these with different variations of dried fruits and flavored baking chips. I’ve also decreased the peanut butter and added some Nutella to add a chocolately accent- which was great with the strawberry craisins! Thanks for sharing this recipe!!
Think I will try these with wheat germ instead of flax seed. Also may try some with instant coffee along with the chocolate or cocoa. They are so yummy!
SO DELICIOUS! I omitted the chocolate chips and used dried cranberries instead. They were such a crowd pleasure and are great when I am on the run and need a quick & healthy boost. Thanks!
I made these for breakfast for this week. I decided to make them into bars, put them in the freezer for about 20 min….just delish! It was easy, it’s healthy, and filling ( I sampled one!). Thanks so much for the great idea! Oh, I also added some white chocolate chips…yumm!
Great, made this morning. Added fresh dried dates. Next time will add 1/4C whey powder.
Do you have the nutritional information for these? The look yummy
Delicious! thank you! I used flax seeds purchased in the spice aisle and I love the texture and taste they provided.
I did the nutritional info on these. If you make 20 they have 135 calories, 17 carbs, 7 fat, and 3 protein.
Thanks Christy!
Is there anyway you could figure the nutrition info? Calories, fat, carbs, protein, etc?
Even if you give an average number it would be helpful to those of those that have to count fats, carbs and protein in our daily routines. Thanks
These yummy energy bites can easily be made gluten, dairy and soy free and taste amazing! I used Bob’s Red Mill gluten free oats, Earth Balance soy free spread, Peter Pan creamy peanut butter and Enjoy Life! chocolate chips. I weighed all of my ingredients using a food scale to figure out the carb count on them for my type 1 diabetic sons. I got 26 super-ball sized bites that ended up being 13 carbohydrates. Highly recommend!
These look so yummy. I am going to try them. Thanks for sharing this.
So if you make 20 balls they are 135 calories EACH????
Cannot wait to try these for softball tournament this weekend. 6 games on Saturday – she’ll needs lots of energy on the go.
Made these yesterday and they are fantastic! Even hubby likes them!
I just tried these, but with one substitution. I didn’t have chocolate chips on hand (shame on me!) so I added about 4 T. of cocoa powder. FANTASTIC! I can’t wait to make them again with chocolate chips! Thank you so much!
These are fantastic! I heated the honey and they stuck together GREAT! Thank you so much. Be making them again, and again. I might even share….. (:
I made these and they were amazing. I used 1/4 c. mini chocolate chips (thats all I had, eek) and got a bit of chocolate in every bit even with half the amount of choc. chips. I also put in 1/4 cup of craisins. My hubby loved these, and he hates coconut, he he. He didn’t even know it was in there until I told him. I used a mini ice cream scooper to help form my balls.
what are toasted coconut flakes – cereal or shredded coconut toasted?
When I entered the recipe as above (with no substitutions) online using generic brands, I came out with the following nutritional info (based on 22 servings for the entire recipe).
calories, carbs, fat, protein, sugar sodium
entire recipe: 2408 305 124 46 201 1300
Per Serving: 109 14 6 2 9 59
:)
I am a Weight Watcher member and I inputed these into the reciepe builder and if I got 20 out of the reciepe it would be 2pts each
To Jen,
Is that 2 WW points plus points or the old WW points?
These are great! I only had white chocolate chips. My boyfriend loved them and took some to work. The guys in the wharehouse where he works were asking for more. Thanks so much for posting these.
These are delicious! I put a scoop of toffee mocha protein powder in these as well to pack in a little more punch. I told my kids that they are no bake cookie balls and they are clamoring for them. The nice part is that they are pretty filling although small in size. Seriously, this is one that I’m going to find myself making weekly for my family.
These are the most AMAZING homemade snacks EVER!!! I looooove them!!! I love the nutrition in them and the l wonderful peanut-buttery taste!!
What would happen if one were not to refrigerate these tasty treats? I’m thinking about making these for a road trip, but I won’t have a cooler. Is it do-able?
I am not using anything with sugar in it, and since choc chips have sugar, could I use coco powder?
These were a yummy treat! I added1/2 scoop chocolate whey protein- super!
I used mashed bananas instead of the honey, and they were still great!!
I’ve used granola instead of oats and they are just as good…! : )
can’t wait to try these, calories sound reasonable as long as I don’t eat too many
I like your suggestions for substitutions. The stores here don’t carry flax seed. My husband loves no bakes. Sounds like a great recipe to try! Pinning this!
Fast, easy, AND delicious!!!
thank you for this. I know my girls will love them. I’m going to modify it just a bit for our food allergic kid but you gave me an amazing base. so many options to choose from. thanks again.
Can I skip the flexseed? Thinking of making them tonight.. I live on a mountain can’t get to a store that would sell it.
I made these today and added some molasses to the honey and it made it really really tasty!! Thank you for the awesome recipe.
No Bake Cookies are my favorite cookies of all time. I’m excited to see a healthier version of this treat and intend to make some today. Thanks so much!
Could these be made without flax seed?
OMG! I have made these 3 times since seeing your post. I do have some repurpose ideas I have used in the past week for Energy Bites: I double the batch then half of the batch I put in a few seperate baggies so my daughter can eat as granola on the way to school with a spoon. Today,
I put two EB in the blender with 1 cup premade Gano coffee (hot), 1 banana, Keifer, & ice to make an amazing super healthy energy smoothie!
What a great alternative to store bought energy bars! Can’t wait to try them.
I used a recipe calculator and got the below nutritional info.
25 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 91.4
Total Fat 5.1 g
Saturated Fat 1.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.7 g
Cholesterol 0.7 mg
Sodium 28.2 mg
Potassium 41.5 mg
Total Carbohydrate 10.0 g
Dietary Fiber 1.8 g
Sugars 3.9 g
Protein 2.5 g
Vitamin A 0.1 %
Vitamin B-12 0.2 %
Vitamin B-6 0.1 %
Vitamin C 0.1 %
Vitamin D 0.0 %
Vitamin E 2.6 %
Calcium 1.3 %
Copper 0.7 %
Folate 0.1 %
Iron 3.1 %
Magnesium 0.5 %
Manganese 0.7 %
Niacin 3.3 %
Pantothenic Acid 0.2 %
Phosphorus 0.7 %
Riboflavin 1.0 %
Selenium 0.2 %
Thiamin 0.2 %
Zinc 0.4 %
Ooops! I should add I omited the coconut flakes from the calculation since my family wouldn’t like that ingredient. :)
I will try these as I love no bakes. But I would like to point out that ones I make do not have “tons of butter” in them. I think I get like 30 drop cookies, and use half a stick of butter. But they are still yummy, and I use the same amount of peanut butter. Unless we are considering less than a teaspoon of butter per cookie “a ton.” Then yes, I guess it is a ton.
how many calories per ball do you know?
These are amazing!
I thought I’d give them a go for my post work-out protein treat and both me and my boyfriend were pleasantly surprised! They remind me of granola bars but without all that added sugar and bad stuff for you like all the brands in the grocery store sneak in.
This was such a great find, and one that I’m adding to my own home made recipe book
Thanks for sharing, and these are for sure becoming a regular in our household
:) <3
Found you on Stumble Upon so Thanks to them and big hand to you, Really Awesome recipe. It will be great to support me in my workout, Simply Great. Thanks.
These are simply wonderful! I have tried these with different variations of dried fruits and flavored baking chips. I’ve also decreased the peanut butter and added some Nutella to add a chocolately accent- which was great with the strawberry craisins! Thanks for sharing this recipe!!
So you mix the oatmeal in uncooked, right? I’m wondering if these require an extraordinary amount of chewing and digestive energy.
Sounds so good, I am going to try them.
Think I will try these with wheat germ instead of flax seed. Also may try some with instant coffee along with the chocolate or cocoa. They are so yummy!
Caution!: Have milk handy!! These bites are delicious and healthy and go down even better with a cold glass of milk :) Thanks for the recipe!
SO DELICIOUS! I omitted the chocolate chips and used dried cranberries instead. They were such a crowd pleasure and are great when I am on the run and need a quick & healthy boost. Thanks!
any calorie count/nutiritional info for this recipe?