Chocolate Energy Bites
These no-bake chocolate energy bites are a quick, healthy snack made with wholesome ingredients like oats, peanut butter, and cocoa powder. Perfect for on-the-go energy boosts, they’re rich in flavor, packed with fiber and protein, and completely customizable with your favorite mix-ins.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats or gluten-free oats
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter or almond butter
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder or raw cacao powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds optional
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds optional
- ¼ cup dried cranberries optional
- ¼ cup shredded coconut optional
- 2 tablespoons wheat germ optional
- 2 tablespoons chocolate protein powder optional
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, cocoa powder, flax seeds, chia seeds, cranberries, coconut, wheat germ, and protein powder (if using).
- Add in peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract.
- Stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until the mixture is fully combined.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- If the mixture is too dry, add more nut butter or honey. If too wet, add a few tablespoons of oats.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls using your hands or a cookie scoop.
- Place the bites on the prepared baking sheet.
- Chill in the fridge for 20–30 minutes until firm.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Piece | Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg