Chocolate · No-Bake

No-Bake Energy Bites

A simple recipe for no-bake energy bites. Made using healthy, energy boosting ingredients. You won’t feel guilty eating these! 

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Today I’m sharing one of my go-to healthy snack recipes. These no-bake energy bites are a breeze to make and you wouldn’t even guess they’re healthy, because they taste just like dessert!

Once rolled, the energy bites will keep in the fridge for up to 1 week. I love having a batch of these ready for snacking on during the day. If you have a sweet tooth just like me, these bites make a fantastic treat and will satisfy any sweet craving you may have!

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The best part about this recipe, besides the fact it’s no-bake, is how short and simple the ingredient list is. You’ll need: old-fashioned oats, coconut, linseed (flaxseed), peanut butter, honey and chocolate chips. That’s it!

I love the peanut butter and chocolate flavour in these bites. Because these bites are no-bake, feel free to play around with the ingredients and add-ins. I like the idea of adding a pinch of cinnamon to the mix. You could also swap the chocolate chips for raisins or nuts, if you prefer.

So if you’re looking for sweet treat that is a little better for you, give these energy bites a try. I promise you, they taste exactly like “healthy” truffles! 😉

(Makes 20)

Ingredients:

100g (1 cup) old-fashioned oats (dry)

50g (2/3 cup) desiccated coconut (or flakes), toasted and cooled

75g (1/2 cup) ground golden linseed (flaxseed)

125g (1/2 cup) smooth peanut butter

115g (1/3 cup) honey or agave syrup

90g (6 tablespoons) chocolate chips (minis or regular)

Method:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, toasted coconut and ground linseed. Add the peanut butter and honey and using a spatula, mix until the mixture starts to come together.
  2. Finally, fold through the chocolate chips. Cover the bowl and place it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Once chilled, roll the mixture into 20 equally sized bites. Store in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to one week.

Recipe Notes:

  • If you want to make these energy bites chocolate flavoured, omit the chocolate chips and add 25g (1/4 cup) of cocoa powder along with the other ingredients.

Recipe inspiration from Cooking Classy

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Enjoy!

jess

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