Low Fat No-Bake Energy Bites
Packed with wholesome ingredients and requiring no oven time, these **Low Fat No-Bake Energy Bites** are the ultimate guilt-free snack for busy days. Featuring a hearty base of **rolled oats** and **ground flaxseed**, these bites are naturally sweetened with **honey or maple syrup** and held together with creamy **natural peanut butter or almond butter**. Each bite is dotted with **mini chocolate chips** for a touch of indulgence, while optional additions like **chopped nuts** and **shredded coconut** allow for customization. Ready in just 15 minutes, these no-bake treats are perfect for meal prep, offering a convenient way to fuel up for workouts, school, or work. Store them in the fridge or freezer for a grab-and-go option that’s just as nutritious as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 0.25 cup ground flaxseed
- 0.25 cup honey or maple syrup
- 0.5 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup mini chocolate chips
- 0.25 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 0.25 cup shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of rolled oats and 0.25 cup of ground flaxseed. Mix well.
Add 0.25 cup of honey or maple syrup, and 0.5 cup of natural peanut butter or almond butter to the oats and flaxseed. Mix until well combined.
Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 0.25 cup of mini chocolate chips. If using, also add 0.25 cup of chopped nuts and 0.25 cup of shredded coconut.
Once everything is well incorporated, cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes. This will make the mixture easier to handle.
After chilling, remove the bowl from the refrigerator. Using your hands, shape the mixture into small 1-inch balls. If the mixture is sticky, dampen your hands with a bit of water.
Place the formed energy bites in an airtight container. They can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or frozen for up to three months.
Enjoy your low-fat no-bake energy bites as a quick snack to power you through your day!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1981 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 133.6 g | 171% | |
| Saturated Fat | 53.5 g | 268% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 32 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 165.1 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.0 g | 121% | |
| Total Sugars | 73.7 g | ||
| Protein | 57.6 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 208 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 1778 mg | 38% | |
*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.
