Blue Bites
Indulge in the wholesome goodness of "Blue Bites," a no-bake snack that’s as nutritious as it is delicious! These energy-packed bites combine the natural sweetness of plump blueberries, golden honey, and creamy almond butter with the hearty texture of rolled oats and fiber-rich chia seeds. Perfectly rounded out with a hint of vanilla and a touch of sea salt, these delightful morsels are ready in just 10 minutes and require no cooking—making them the ultimate grab-and-go treat for busy mornings, post-workout fuel, or an afternoon pick-me-up. With a soft, chewy texture and bursts of juicy berries, "Blue Bites" prove that healthy snacking can be both quick and irresistibly satisfying. Store them in the fridge for a week of convenient, nutrient-dense snacking that the whole family will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup blueberries
- 0.25 cup honey
- 0.33 cup almond butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chia seeds, and sea salt.
In a microwave-safe bowl, warm the almond butter and honey for 20–30 seconds until they soften. Stir to combine.
Add the almond butter and honey mixture to the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Stir until well combined.
Gently fold in the blueberries until evenly distributed.
Add the vanilla extract and mix one final time to incorporate all the ingredients.
Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, shape the mixture into bite-sized balls about 1–1.5 inches in diameter.
Place the Blue Bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Refrigerate the bites for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
Store the bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1563 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.4 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 591 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 199.7 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.5 g | 130% | |
| Total Sugars | 67.8 g | ||
| Protein | 50.6 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 444 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 1420 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
