There are times when I just want a simple sweet snack that isn’t processed and is more than fruit. I have seem multiple recipes for energy bites, so I thought I would create one with ingredients I like!
For these sweet energy bites you will need:
1 serving of your favorite Protein Powder
1/2-1 cup Oats
3/4-1 cup Natural Peanut Butter
1 Tbsp. Chia Seeds
1 Tbsp. Honey
Dash of Vanilla
Chocolate Chips
Combine all ingredients in bowls till well mixed. Roll into balls and store in the fridge. You can store the balls in the freezer for a longer shelf life. Freeze on baking sheet, then put in a sealed container. Just grab one when you need a sweet treat or a blast of energy. You can customize the bites to accommodate a wide variety of ingredients to suite your taste buds. Dates, shredded coconut, flax seed, nuts, raisins, cranberries…
What ingredient would be a must have for your energy bites?
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Wow this looks fantastic. I think I’m going to start by trying this with my whey protein, but will keep experimenting! I love that it has natural peanut butter for even more protein and taste.
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These look quick, easy and tasty. I’m always looking for a quick breakfast, and it’s even better if it’s something that I can make ahead of time and just grab and go. These are on my list to try.
Those look yummy! Anything with oatmeal would be a hit for me. I might have to try your recipe without the protein powder. I bet the kids would love it.
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Yum! I am going to make these. I think everyone in my family will love them, especially my athletic son.
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Love these! I used to make them regularly and have gotten out of the habit. I haven’t added Chia seeds before but that’s a great idea. I also often make energy balls simply by mixing up dates and peanuts in my food processor. Just process until they are mushy enough to form into balls – kinda like a snack size LaraBar.
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Great idea!
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I love energy bites they’re great for the whole family! One of my favorite things to put in them is pumpkin seeds.
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This look so simple to make, though I must make a confession: I’ve never tried chia seeds. I think I’d try these the way the recipe states first, then consider adding some chopped nuts or raisins.
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These look so yummy! Do you have a particular protein powder you recommend? There are so many choices it’s a bit overwhelming! Also, do you think these would hold up alright without the powder? I have everything else on hand so I may have to give it a try and see what happens!
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Yes you can do it without the powder!
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Yummy these look so tasty. I love sweets and i am trying hard to eat a little healthier also. This looks like something i will have to try. Thanks for the recipe.
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What a wonderful healthy snack and it’s simple enough to make so the kids can help.
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These look amazing and I can not wait to try them. I would love to add some nuts and coconuts to mine.
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WOW! These look super yummy! Im currently working on getting a granola bar recipe together for my kids. My first batch didn’t go so well but I have hope. lol I think I would enjoy these and being a mother of five I need any energy I can get! Im going to make these. Thanks for the recipe.
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I have made something very similar but never added chia seeds before, I will have to try that next time for sure. I also like to add them to the freezer b/c then it taste like dessert.
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Wow…this looks delicious and the ingredients are excellent and would definitely try to make them.
Flax seed is another ingredient I might add.
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These energy bites look really good. What a perfect quick healthy snack option. I love the fact that they are customizable.
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Yummy, pinning this for later. Might skip out the choc chips to make them healthier 😉
Totally agree! I made these during a time that I was craving chocolate!
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These look so good! I am always looking for quick, healthy snacks. Especially since I am trying to lose weight and cut out all the processed crap. Thanks for sharing-I also pinned!
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Peanut butter is such a magical ingredient. Where would we be without it! These look great for nibbling on slowly.
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I’m curious; could I make them without the protein powder? Or what protein powder do you suggest? I am always looking for easy to grab snacks for emergencies and these would be perfect! I just don’t have a lot of experience with protein powders!!
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You could definitely make it without protein powder! Protein powder can be added if you have some for an extra boost or a little bit of flavor.
It’s strange how in India we have a similar kind of healthy snack which we call “Laddoo” made with different flours of course and ingredients but the end result is almost the same …. a sweet ball! This is a great blog post – you’ve used a catchy headline, illustrated with appropriate photos and shared something of interest to other readers.
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We love these treats at our house! Have you ever tried making them with steel cut oats? We were pretty surprised the first time we make them that way, thinking they’d never soften up, but now we’ll never go back to rolled oats again!
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Love this, simple and a great quick snack. I’ve recently discovered just how awesome oats are
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I make this same thing! They are a huge hit in my house! My kids eat them for snacks and we take them in lunches or for a quick on the run breakfast! Yummy!
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We spend too WAY too much money on Larabars and the like, so thank you for this recipe! Your pictures are what sold me.
These look yummy and so easy to make! I would definitely have chocolate chips in mine and maybe a batch with cranberries. These would be great on the go when you need to satisfy a sweet tooth craving. So much better for you than a candy bar!
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these with some chocolate chips would be perfect little sweet snack for after the gym!
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My goodness, do these look delicious!
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What a great idea. I think I would add the the shredded coconut. Fast efficient tasty treats that are good for you and give you a bit of a boost. I also appreciated how you said, ‘a simple sweet snack that isn’t processed and is more than fruit’. Sometimes that is all you need, isn’t it. There are times where fruit does nothing excite the brain even though we know it is good for us. But instead of going to the vending machine or reaching for junk food this is a healthy alternative. Thank you.
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These look delicious. They also look like they would help curb a sweet tooth in a practical manner. Thank you for sharing this recipe with us.
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Those look great! I’ve never tried any of the protein no bake cookies – I will have to sometime
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Cool, thanks for sharing this recipe. I really should make some of these up; I’m ALWAYS looking for some sort of healthy-ish snack during the day and we never have anything!
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I think I need to try this recipe out with some vegan protein powder, almond butter, and golden syrup – my husband’s just gone vegan again and does not like peanut butter! Thanks for sharing.
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What a great recipe! I love anything that incorporates chia seeds, they are so good for you – I really do need to find more ways to get them into our everyday diet! I will definitely try this recipe. I will probably also make it substituting raisins for the chocolate chips, hopefully we’d get a peanut butter and jelly flavor that way. Thanks so much, this looks great!
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What a great snack idea! Will definitely be trying these! Thanks so much for sharing.
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Yum!! I love energy bites and sometimes I forget how easy they are to make and how delicious they are! Thanks for reminding me. Adding ingredients to my shopping list and putting energy bites on my to do list!
These look delicious!
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Simple, tasty and healthy – my kind of snack!!! Great recipe, thank you for sharing it with us.
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I’ve been looking for a simple no bake treat that is energy packed. These would be perfect for school lunches and for a mid-day pick me up. Chia seeds are also amazing, I highly recommend them.
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My hubby would love these. I’m not a big fan of peanut butter in anything but pb&j. I could imagine making these for our next camping trip. Seems like a great snack that would travel well.
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I don’t think I would change a thing from your recipe. These look absolutely yummy. Thanks for sharing.
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These look wonderful! I’d add dried cherries and maybe try some with almond butter. Pinning it!
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These look yummy, and I will definitely have to try. I’ve never made energy bites before, but I keep hearing a lot about them. And these are no-bake; GREAT!
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We love energy bites! Always good to find a new recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Looks delicious! Can’t wait to try some. Hopefully they are enough energy that I can kick this coffee habit lol
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I love these!! I usually add some Brewer’s yeast (since I’m a breastfeeding Momma) and I can eat it up within a day by myself!
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These look great! I think I will try this and take some to work for those days when it’s to busy to grab lunch or when I need an afternoon snack.
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Sounds and looks yummy. I don’t like peanut butter so I’d probably use almond butter.
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