Energy Bites (10 Flavors!)

These no bake Energy Bites come in 10 different flavors, so you’ll never get bored. You can whip up a batch of these in just minutes, and they’re a great healthy snack. From there, your fridge and freezer will be loaded with quick grab-and-go healthy snacks. Each of the 10 recipe flavors is gluten-free, dairy-free, and can be vegan as well. These also make a perfect bite-sized treat for dessert with just enough sweetness.

These energy bites are my new favorite thing to meal prep! They come together in just minutes, and they keep well in the fridge and freezer. That means I always have a healthy snack on hand with just minutes of prep work.

Ingredients for these No Bake Energy Bites

• Oats – I use old-fashioned oats here, from Bob’s Red Mill. If you need this recipe to be truly gluten-free, be sure to buy certified GF oats!
• Nut butter or sunflower seed butter – you can use any nut or seed butter you like here. I’ve listed my preferences in the recipe, but feel free to mix it up. There are a few of the recipes that use peanut butter, like the Monster Cookie one, but you can use whatever works for you. Peanut butter is classic in some of these flavors, but you can totally swap it out if you can’t have it. Just be sure whatever you choose is salt-free and sugar-free.
• Maple syrup or honey – again, you can choose whatever works best for you. Maple syrup is easier to mix together, but honey adds a really nice flavor too. So really either way you go is good! You can also use agave nectar.
• Chia seeds or ground flax seeds – or a mix of both is all fine here. I find we both like the chia seeds for crunch and ground flaxseed when we’d rather not have crunch. It’s just a matter of preference again, and it’s nice to mix it up between the 2 for their different benefits.
• Lemon juice- is an unconventional but awesome addition to energy bites. It adds a touch of brightness that complements most of the 10 flavors below. I only leave it out of the peanut butter versions.
• Vanilla extract – just a touch makes these energy bites taste even more like a bite of cookie dough.
• Sea salt – the nut butters I use are salt-free, so I like to add a touch of salt to round out the flavors here.

Now let’s chat about all 10 flavors you can make

1. Cinnamon Roll – is based on the Larabar flavor just packed with cinnamon flavor, and a touch of vanilla makes these taste even more like cinnamon rolls. You can keep these straight cinnamon or add the raisins and or chopped nuts too.
2. 5-Ingredient – is the classic and most basic energy bite recipe. With just 5 ingredients, it’s simple, and it’s also the base of every other flavor variation here. I like to add a touch of vanilla, which is 6 ingredients, but no one’s counting right?!
3. No Bake Cookie – is based on the childhood classic cookie recipe of chocolate and oats all together in an energy bite with way less sugar than the actual cookies.
4. Monster Cookie – is also based on the classic cookie with peanut butter and M&M’s. I use the Unreal brand of M&M’s because they have pretty clean ingredients. If you want your energy bites to be vegan, check the labels, most candy coated chocolate candies aren’t vegan. Unreal makes a peanut M&M that is vegan.
5. Strawberry – I use freeze-dried strawberries here, but dried strawberries work as well. Either way, the berry flavor is complemented by cinnamon and a touch of lemon.
6. Cake Batter – is a fun one based on funfetti. These energy bites are colorful with sprinkles and vanilla cookie flavor. I use the Color Kitchen sprinkles that are all natural colors, no artificial dyes.
7. Apple Pie – I used freeze-dried apples here like the strawberry, but chopped dried apples also work. For some reason, dried fruit has been hit or miss at our health food store, so I pick up whichever is available.
8. Blueberry Muffin – I used fruit juice sweetened dried blueberries in this flavor. I don’t recommend freeze-dried fruit for blueberries because the ones I’ve tried haven’t had much flavor. I based this flavor on my Paleo Blueberry Muffins with a touch of cinnamon and lemon to enhance the blueberries.
9. Chocolate Chip Cookie – is your basic energy bite, but with mini chocolate chips and optional chopped nuts in every bite!
10. Cherry Pie – I used tart fruit juice sweetened dried cherries for the flavor. The tartness is so good and makes these taste even more like cherry pie.

Now let’s make this recipe step by step

Step 1 – Measure each ingredient for the base energy bite mixture.

Choose the kind of nut butter that will fit the flavor you’re making. You’ll find my suggestions in the recipe.

Step 2 – Add all of the ingredients to a medium bowl.

Step 3 – Mix until thoroughly combined. If the mixture is too dry add a touch of water 1 teaspoon at a time.

Step 4 – Choose your flavor and measure out the mix-in ingredients. Stir in the mix-ins until thoroughly combined.

Step 5 – Portion out the energy bites and roll them between your hands to help them stick together and make a smoother energy bite. I like to use a cookie scoop to make it way faster to portion out.

Ways to serve these

• Take these energy bites along on your next outdoor adventure, or pack them up for sporting events. These are also great for sports practices.
• These also make a great mid-morning or mid-afternoon snack to pack along to work.
• Take these energy bites and other snacks for short hikes instead of a packed lunch. We like to take my Rosemary Almonds + Energy Bites + an Epic bacon bar. It’s a tasty combo that keeps you going!

Storing leftovers

• To store – these keep well for up to 1 week in an airtight container in the fridge. They dry out a small amount over the week, but not much.
• Make ahead – these energy bites are perfect made ahead, so choose to store them in the refrigerator or in the freezer based on what works best for you. If you’ll go through them fast, the fridge might be the best bet, or refrigerate some and freeze the rest!
• To freeze – place them in an airtight container and freeze for up to 1 month.

Can’t have oats, check out these Larabar copycat energy bites

• Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Energy Bites
• Carrot Cake Energy Bites
• Molasses Ginger Cookie Energy Bites
• Pumpkin Pie Energy Bites
• Lemon Meringue Pie Energy Bars

More Healthy Snack Recipe Inspiration

• Rosemary Almonds
• Paleo Zesty Ranch Trail Mix
• Paleo Honey Mustard Trail Mix
• Coconut Chips
• Peanut Butter Granola Bars

I hope you enjoy these No Bake Energy Bites! And if you do get a chance to make them, I hope you’ll leave me a comment/rating below. Also, for lots more healthy snacks, check out my snack category.