Fuel your day with these Nut-Free No-Bake Energy Bites—an easy, wholesome snack that's perfect for busy mornings, mid-day pick-me-ups, or post-workout refueling. Packed with rolled oats, flaxseed meal, dried cranberries, and mini chocolate chips, these bites are naturally sweetened with honey and bound together by creamy sunflower seed butter for a nut-free alternative that’s allergy-friendly. With no cooking required, this quick 15-minute recipe delivers 24 bite-sized snacks that are bursting with flavor and nutrients. Simply mix, roll, and chill to enjoy these portable treats that are both kid-approved and adult-loved. Perfect for meal prepping, these energy bites are vegan-adaptable and store beautifully in the refrigerator for a week, making healthy snacking a breeze!
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, flaxseed meal, dried cranberries, and mini chocolate chips.
In a separate small bowl, mix together the sunflower seed butter, honey, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until everything is well combined and the oats are well-coated.
Using clean hands or a mini ice cream scoop, form the mixture into small, bite-sized balls.
Place the energy bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Refrigerate the bites for at least 30 minutes to let them set.
Once set, store the energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Calories |
1883 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 92.4 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.4 g | 67% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1073 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 232.0 g | 84% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.9 g | 135% | |
| Total Sugars | 119.3 g | ||
| Protein | 49.5 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 308 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 1566 mg | 33% | |
*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.