Easy Cookie Dough Energy Bites
Quick and wholesome no-bake energy bites with a cookie dough flavor, perfect for after-school snacks that kids love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12-14 bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats (90g)
- 1/2 cup nut butter (125g), smooth peanut or almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey (85g), or maple syrup as a substitute
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (45g), optional
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds, optional
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients and measure them out.
- In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, ground flaxseed, chia seeds, mini chocolate chips, and salt. Stir to distribute evenly.
- Add nut butter, honey, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly with a spoon or spatula until fully incorporated.
- Check the consistency: mixture should hold together when pressed but not be overly wet. Adjust with a teaspoon of water or more honey if too dry, or add oats or flaxseed if too sticky.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls with your hands, yielding about 12-14 bites.
- Place the bites on a baking sheet or plate lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
Use smooth nut butter for easier mixing. Chill bites to firm up texture. Wet hands slightly to make rolling easier. Can substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar. For nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter and certified gluten-free oats. Add protein powder or mix-ins like cinnamon or cocoa powder for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 40
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
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