These Energy Bites are a lifesaver! Every single bite is packed with loads of protein and delicious flavor! This is the perfect after school treat! If you are looking for more quick snacks, make sure to check out my Apple Nachos with Peanut Butter too!
What are Energy Bites?
Energy bites are little bite-sized snacks that taste great but have a little something extra. These little treats are packed with so much protein, it will fill you up without that dragging full feeling. Best yet, they are easy to make and store naturally in your freezer for an easy grab and go snack!
Ingredients
Oatmeal – Oats are among the healthiest grains on the planet. They are whole grains and a great source of loads of vitamins and minerals. They also contain fiber and more protein than most other grains on the market.
Peanut Butter (creamy) – Peanut butter has a high-fat content, BUT, it’s a healthy fat. It is packed with protein so it will keep you full longer.
Chia Seeds – These tiny little seeds are jam-packed with nutrients and antioxidants and still remain very low in calorie count.
Flax Seed – This superfood is also filled with protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids, in addition to being a great source of vitamins and minerals.
How to Store Energy Bites
Energy Bites can be stored in a ziplock bag for up to 3 months. But I am guessing they won’t last you that long!
Energy Bites
Ingredients
- 2 cups (180 g) quick oats
- ¾ cup (193.5 g) creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup vanilla protein powder
- 4 tablespoons honey
- ¼ cup (28 g) flaxseed meal, ground
- ½ cup (91 g) semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine oats, peanut butter, protein powder, honey, flaxseed, chocolate chips, vanilla, and chia seeds. Stir until well combined.
- Using a 1-inch cookie scoop, scoop out the mixture and round it into a ball. Place the energy bites onto a parchment-lined baking pan and repeat with the rest of the mixture.
- Place the pan in the freezer until the energy bites are hardened (about 1 hour).
- Store in a ziplock bag.
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I turned these in to energy “cookies” by adding one egg and 1/3 cup applesauce, baking for 20 minutes at 350F. My kids love that they get “cookies” for snack!
These were crumbly and did not come together as balls.
Maybe add more honey? That is what holds them together so a logical next step, if you are experiencing crumbly texture, is to add more of the binder.
We love these!! So yummy!
Sounds amazing! Can I use chocolate protein powder? It’s what I already have.
Sure!
I don’t have the protein powder ,is there something else that I can substitute it for?
I need to know the serving size for the energy bites. I’m sure it is not 24. That’s how many it makes.
Is it okay to substitute the honey with Maple Syrup as my daughter is fructose intolerant and cant have honey.
Yes, you could try that! They would just have a little bit of a maple flavor which I think would be great!
My daughter’s school is nut-free… any suggestions for peanut butter substitute so I can send these to school with her? No cashew/almond butter, either. Its a strict no nuts policy.
Usually Sunbutter is allowed. Worth a try?
Do you store them in the freezer?
Yes, you can eat them straight from the freezer!
I’ve swapped honey for pure maple syrup when making ones similar, I need to try out this receipe. Nom nom nom.. and my kids go nuts for the peanut butter!
Can you call lease tell us about how many carb.are in each roll? Thanks
Interested in making the energy bites but I am looking for the nutritional value per bite (carbs per bite, fat content..).
The recipe makes 24 bites (See top of article). The serving size is 1 bite, because the Nutrition label shoes 24 services. So one bite is one serving so all the nutrition values are per bite. Atleast that’s how I read it.
You are correct Valerie.