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Super Easy No Bake Energy Bites

October 4, 2021 by Emily Cooper 19 Comments

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This super easy no bake energy bites recipe is customizable, and made without any added sugars! Full of fiber and protein from peanut butter, flax seeds, and dried fruits.

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This recipe was originally posted in 2018, but has since been updated.

You know the one thing I like about daylight savings? The fact that I have something to blame my ongoing exhaustion on for at least a few weeks twice a year. Sorry I can’t adult today, I don’t even know what time/day/year it is right now.

Which is why this great balls of oats are a L-I-F-E saver to have locked and loaded in the freezer. Coffee in one hand, energy bite in the other…while I hit the snooze button one (hundred) more times.

What makes these energy bites delicious and healthy

  • rolled oats
  • cinnamon
  • sunflower seeds (or favorite seeds)
  • ground flax
  • raisins (or favorite dried fruit)
  • natural peanut butter
  • unsweetened applesauce
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How to make these energy bites

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of rolled oats, 1 teaspoons of cinnamon, 1/4 cup sunflower seeds or your favorite seeds, 1/4 cup of raisins, or your favorite dried fruit, and 2 tablespoons of ground flax. Stir in 1/4 cup of natural peanut butter, and 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce until fully mixed.

Oil hands with vegetable oil, and form mixture into 12 golf ball-sized balls. Refrigerate for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 1 month.

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Pro Tips

  • Use whatever nuts, seeds, and dried fruits you have on hand.
  • Freezing, and tossing in your lunch bag makes the perfect snack, since they thaw in time for an afternoon pick me up!

FAQs

How long do these energy bites last?

My favorite way to store them is by freezing them, which will last up to 1 month in a resealable container in the freezer. You can also refrigerate them for up to 1 week, but shouldn’t be stored at room temperature.

I don’t have sunflower seeds! What else can I use?

You can use any chopped nuts, or seeds you have on hand like pumpkin seeds, chopped walnuts, or pistachios. You can also swap out the raisins for dried cranberries, or chopped dried apricots, cherries, or dates.

Money-Saving Tips For These No Bake Energy Bites:

Buy in bulk. Purchasing a big container of oats, seeds, and dried fruits is more cost-effective than smaller sizes. Use the leftovers for breakfast meals, or make a double batch of these for the freezer.

Use cups. While I normally buy the bulk size for ingredients, I utilize the individual cups of applesauce for these. Each cup is the perfect amount you need for the recipe, and I don’t have to throw out the leftovers if I don’t use it.

Buy store brands. Utilize store brands for ingredients such as cinnamon, oats, and applesauce for a more inexpensive option that doesn’t sacrifice flavor or quality.

more snack recipes:

Homemade Tortilla Chips in the Microwave
Seven Layer Burrito Bowl Dip
Shortcut Black Bean Corn Salsa

Did you make this recipe? Leave me a comment and a rating to let me know how they came out!

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Super Easy No Bake Energy Bites


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  • Author: Emily Cooper, RDN
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Yield: 12 bites 1x
  • Diet: Vegan
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Super Easy No Bake Energy Bites — The perfect on the go snack recipe made with a few simple ingredients, and no sugar added!


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup nuts/seeds (sunflower seeds, chopped walnuts, chopped almonds, etc)
  • 2 tablespoons ground flax seed (or hemp seeds, chia seeds)
  • 1/4 cup dried fruit (raisins, dried cranberries, chopped apricots, dried blueberries, etc)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup natural peanut butter (the runny kind)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients.
  2. Add the remaining two, and stir to combine.
  3. With your hands, press mixture into 12-15 balls.
  4. Store in airtight container, and store in refrigerator up to 4 days, or in freezer up to 2 weeks.

Notes

  • Mixing and forming with your hands works best. Make sure to press them tightly to help them stay together better.
  • These are best kept in the freezer for storage. They defrost rather quickly for snacking on, or can even be heated for 10 seconds if in a rush.
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Category: snack
  • Method: no bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bite
  • Calories: 118
  • Sugar: 3
  • Sodium: 18
  • Fat: 6
  • Saturated Fat: 1
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 15
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 4
  • Cholesterol: 0

Keywords: snack, bite, healthy, vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, no sugar, oats

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Filed Under: 10 Ingredients or Less, 30 Minutes or Less, Gluten-Free, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: gluten free, recipe, snack, vegan, vegetarian

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Comments

  1. Chelsey Amer, MS, RDN

    March 20, 2018 at 9:37 am

    Love having energy bites as a snack! Perfect on the go! Love that these are customizable!

    Reply
  2. Shannon

    March 20, 2018 at 10:43 am

    I love that you can make these your own by choosing the different ingredients!! So smart!

    Reply
  3. Katie Uhran

    March 21, 2018 at 8:06 am

    YUMMY! I would love to try these with some crunchy Power Fuel NuttZo…The perfect snack before a long run or even after my long run. #getinmybelly

    Reply
    • Emily Cooper

      March 25, 2018 at 7:03 pm

      Sounds like the perfect time to have them!

      Reply
  4. Deborah Brooks

    March 21, 2018 at 8:50 am

    I also prefer to make my own snacks. I love that you don’t have any added sugar in these

    Reply
  5. Samantha Riley

    March 21, 2018 at 10:16 am

    I’m always pinning energy bite recipes but I have yet to make some! I may need to make these though!

    Reply
    • Emily Cooper

      March 25, 2018 at 7:02 pm

      Hope you give them a try!

      Reply
  6. Abbey Sharp

    March 21, 2018 at 2:48 pm

    Love making energy bites because you can easily sub in any of your fav ingredients

    Reply
    • Emily Cooper

      March 25, 2018 at 7:01 pm

      That’s my favorite thing about them!

      Reply
  7. Rachel

    March 22, 2018 at 1:21 pm

    I love that there’s applesauce in these. No bake energy bites are the best!

    Reply
    • Emily Cooper

      March 25, 2018 at 7:00 pm

      It’s a great alternative to using sweeteners!

      Reply
  8. Kate Chury, RD

    April 20, 2018 at 1:37 pm

    These look delicious and like something I should make with my kids!

    Reply
  9. Sarah Remmer

    April 20, 2018 at 6:20 pm

    These look great! We love energy balls too…the ‘no bake’ part is the best 🙂

    Reply
  10. Jodi Robinson

    April 22, 2018 at 11:50 am

    Great idea to use apple sauce and dried fruits as the sweetener!

    Reply
  11. Whitney E, R.D.

    April 24, 2018 at 10:04 pm

    These are the absolute perfect snack! Delicious, nutritious and no-bake! The incorporation of applesauce sounds amazing. I can’t wait to try 🙂

    Reply
  12. EA The Spicy RD

    April 26, 2018 at 4:43 pm

    Energy bites are the best! Especially when you can customize them 🙂 These look delicious!

    Reply
  13. Catherine Brown

    April 27, 2018 at 12:20 pm

    Oooooh, unsweetened apple sauce! What an excellent idea! I have yet to make an energy ball… that’s about to change! Thanks for this awesome recipe Emily!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  14. Mary

    May 29, 2018 at 10:18 pm

    Nutritional information please

    Reply
    • Emily Cooper

      May 30, 2018 at 6:48 pm

      Sorry, I don’t calculate any nutrition information for my recipes. 🙁

      Reply

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