EASY No-Bake Energy Bites Recipe (3 Variations!)

This No-Bake Energy Bites recipe is an easy, healthy treat that will keep you energized all day long! This simple recipe is made with wholesome ingredients. Keep these little bites in the fridge for up to one week for the perfect healthy snack.

I will admit that I almost NEVER eat breakfast. But when I do, I want it to be quick, easy, and healthy. Usually I turn to a green smoothie or an energy bar. Even better is when I sneak in these Blueberry White Chocolate Breakfast Cookies or these Quinoa Cookies with Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt.

The newest addition to my list of quick and easy breakfasts (or snacks) is this no-bake energy bites recipe. This great recipe is packed with oats, coconut, flax seed, and almond butter for a healthy dose of protein and fiber.

These oatmeal energy balls are the perfect make-ahead recipe for healthy snacking and will be a huge hit with the whole family. And the good news is they can be customized in three different ways with minimal prep time!

You can use butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, or white chocolate chips & dried cranberries.

All three flavor options are equally simple and delicious. If you want some of each flavor, you can always make the base of the dough, split it into thirds, and stir different mix-ins into each third.

🛒 Energy Bites ingredients

These No-Bake Energy Bites only need a handful of pantry ingredients.

For the base of the dough you’ll need the following healthy ingredients:

• Old Fashioned Oats
• Coconut Flakes
• Almond butter
• Ground flaxseed
• Agave
• Vanilla extract
• Salt

🥣 Flavor mix-ins

• Butterscotch chips
• Cinnamon
• Chocolate chips
• Cocoa powder
• White chocolate chips
• Dried cranberries
• Shredded coconut
• Pumpkin seeds
• Sunflower seeds
• Nuts – pecans, walnuts, almonds, etc.

📋 How to make No-Bake Energy Bites

Don’t be alarmed at how simple this recipe is. It comes down to three simple steps.

1. Stir all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl using a rubber spatula until well combined.
2. Chill the oat mixture in the fridge for at least a half hour. This makes them easier to roll and helps them hold their shape.
3. Roll chilled dough into 1-inch balls. I like to use a small cookie scoop for portioning out the bites.

🌟 Recipe variations

• Almond butter – This can be substituted with creamy peanut butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter.
• Agave – You can substitute with honey or maple syrup.
• Swap in chia seeds or hemp seeds for the flax seed.
• Mix-ins – You can really use whatever mix-ins you’d like! I most often use mini chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, white chocolate chips, and dried cranberries. You can also try dried blueberries, dried strawberries, different nuts, or chocolate chunks.

🕕 How long do energy bites last?

You can store no bake energy bites in the fridge for up to 1 week. Keep them in an airtight container or a zipper bag.

Because of this, these are a great snack to make for meal prep!

❄️ Can energy balls be frozen?

Yes! You can store them in a zipper bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Then grab one out of the freezer and let it thaw for about 10 minutes before eating.

Pro-tip: To prevent the energy balls from freezing in one giant clump, I suggest lining them up on a baking sheet (not touching), freezing until solid, then storing in a zipper bag. Now it will be super easy to just grab one and go!

ℹ️ FAQs

✔️ More easy snack recipes

• Homemade Energy Bars with Dark Chocolate
• Cookie Dough Bites with Almond Flour
• Breakfast Cookies with Blueberries and White Chocolate
• Instant Pot Sous Vide Egg Bites

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No-Bake Energy Bites Recipe

These No Bake Energy Bites are an easy, healthy treat that will keep you energized all day long! They can be made into three tasty flavors – Butterscotch, Chocolate Chip, or White Chocolate Cranberry.

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Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 20 -25 balls

Created by Platings and Pairings

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Ingredients

Energy Bites Base

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2/3 cup coconut flakes (toasted)
• 1/2 cup almond butter (or other nut butter (see notes))
• 1/2 cup ground flax seed
• 1/3 cup agave (or honey)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• pinch salt

Butterscotch Mix-Ins

• ½ cup butterscotch chips

Chocolate Chip Mix-Ins

• ½ cup chocolate chips

White Chocolate Cranberry Mix-Ins

• ¼ cup white chocolate chips
• ¼ cup dried cranberries

Instructions

• Place all the base ingredients and mix-ins of choice in a large mixing bowl and stir well to combine.
• Place bowl in the fridge for at least a half hour.
• Once chilled, roll into 1 inch balls.
• Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Notes

Variations: 

• Almond butter – This can be substituted with creamy peanut butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter. 
• Agave – You can substitute with honey or maple syrup. 
• Mix-ins – You can really use whatever mix-ins you’d like! I most often use chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, white chocolate chips, and dried cranberries. You can also try dried blueberries, dried strawberries, chopped nuts, or chocolate chunks. 

Freezing:

Store in a zipper bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw for ten minutes before eating. 

Pro-tip: To prevent the energy balls from freezing in one giant clump, line them up on a cookie sheet (not touching), freeze until solid, then store in a zipper bag. 

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Nutrition

Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 0.6mg

This recipe was originally published in 2015. It was updated in 2023 to add new information. The energy ball recipes remain the same. Enjoy!