These no-bake oatmeal energy balls are packed with healthy ingredients, super easy to make, and perfect for a quick snack! Choose from 8 delicious variations to keep things exciting.
Ingredients
Monster Cookie Energy Bites
- 1 cup dry oats (old-fashioned, quick-cooking, or a mix)
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup dry roasted peanuts
- ¼ cup mini M&Ms
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- Dash of salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla (optional)
Blueberry Muffin Energy Bites
- 1 cup dry oats
- ¼ cup almond butter
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ cup dried blueberries
- Dash of salt
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla (optional)
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Energy Bites
- 1 cup dry oats
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- Dash of salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla (optional)
Sweet and Salty Energy Bites
- 1 cup dry oats
- ¼ cup almond butter
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup crushed pretzels
- ¼ cup chopped roasted salted almonds
- Dash of salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla (optional)
Peanut Butter Cookie Energy Bites
- 1 cup dry oats
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ cup roasted salted peanuts
- ½ teaspoon vanilla (optional)
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Energy Bites
- 1 cup dry oats
- ¼ cup almond butter
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup raisins
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup toasted coconut
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Dash of salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla (optional)
Double Chocolate Energy Bites
- 1 cup dry oats
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- Dash of salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla (optional)
Vegan Banana Oatmeal Bites
- 1 ripe medium banana
- 1 cup dry oats
- ½ cup vegan chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
For the First Seven Recipes:
- Combine nut butter and honey in a bowl and mix until smooth.
- Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine thoroughly.
- Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture, roll into a ball, and place on a tray. Repeat until all dough is used.
- Store covered in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
For the Vegan Banana Oatmeal Bites:
- Mash the banana thoroughly in a medium bowl.
- Add oats and chocolate chips, stirring until combined.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon, roll into a ball, and place on a tray. Repeat until all dough is used.
- Store covered in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes
- Adjusting Texture: Add more nut butter or honey if the mixture isn’t sticking. If it’s too sticky, add more oats.
- Prevent Sticking: Lightly wet your hands to roll the balls without sticking.
- Customizations: Use your favorite mix-ins like seeds, nuts, or dried fruits.
- Nutrition Boost: Add chia seeds, flaxseeds, or hemp hearts for added health benefits.
Nutrition (Per 1 Monster Cookie Energy Bite)
- Calories: 136 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Protein: 3g
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 1mg
- Sodium: 341mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 14g
- Calcium: 17mg
- Iron: 0.3mg