Energy bite balls together in a white bowl

Snacks

Energy Bites

Makes 3 Dozen Bites | Serving Size: 1 Bite

Prep time: 15 mins. | Inactive time: 1 hour

Kid-Friendly

Diet Style

KF
LS

Tools You'll Need

  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Small Ice Cream Scoop or Tablespoon
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients

  • 1 cup old fashioned oats
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips
  • ½ cup ground flax meal
  • ½ cup natural peanut butter, no sugar added (smooth or chunky)
  • ½ cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Place ingredients in bowl

    Place all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.

  2. Combine ingredients

    Using a rubber spatula, combine all ingredients. (Your hands can work well with this as well).

  3. Scoop and roll

    Scoop out some of the mixture using a small ice cream scoop or tablespoon and roll into approximately 1-inch round balls.

  4. Arrange and set

    Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet and place in the fridge for about 2 hours or freezer for 1 hour to set.

  5. Store

    Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks.

Chef Gary in YMCA chef uniform

Chef's Note:

Use any nut butter you enjoy. Peanut, almond, cashew, and sunflower butter all work well. Nutritional values will vary slightly.

Nutrition Info

Per Each Serving

  • Calories

    66

  • Fat

    .5g

  • Saturated Fat

    1g

  • Protein

    2g

  • Total Carbs

    8g

  • Fiber

    1g

  • Sugar

    5g

  • Sodium

    1mg

  • Cholestrol

    0mg