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A bowl filled with homemade energy bites, perfectly shaped into small, round balls with a mixture of oats and chocolate chips. The energy bites appear homemade and rustic, with a natural texture and slight imperfections, surrounded by ingredients like oats and dried fruits.

Energy Bites

A nutritious and customizable snack made with oats, dates, peanut butter, and other optional mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, and seeds. These energy bites are perfect for busy days, fueling you with sustained energy without the crash.
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Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Energy balls protein, Energy balls with dates, Energy Bites, Energy bites book, Energy Bites gummies, Energy Bites running, Healthy energy balls recipe, Peanut butter energy bites
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 22 bites
Calories: 90kcal
Cost: $7

Equipment

  • 1 Food processor (For processing dates and other ingredients)
  • 1 Measuring cups (For accurate ingredient measurement)
  • 1 Cookie scoop (For uniform portion sizes)
  • 1 Airtight container (To store energy bites in the fridge)
  • 1 Parchment paper (For lining plates or containers to prevent sticking)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Rolled oats - Base for the energy bites
  • 1 cup Pitted Medjool dates - Natural sweetener and binding agent
  • ½ cup Natural peanut butter - For protein and healthy fats
  • ¼ cup Honey or maple syrup - Natural sweetener
  • ¼ cup Ground flaxseed - Adds fiber and omega-3s
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract - For flavor
  • 1 pinch Sea salt - To enhance flavor
  • ¼ cup Mini chocolate chips - Optional mix-in for sweetness
  • ¼ cup Chopped nuts - Optional mix-in for crunch and healthy fats
  • 2 tablespoons Chia seeds - Optional mix-in for fiber and omega-3s
  • 2 tablespoons Hemp hearts
  • 2 tablespoons Protein powder - Optional booster for additional protein
  • 1 tablespoon Coconut oil - Optional booster for smoothness and flavor
  • Shredded coconut - For rolling
  • Cocoa powder - For chocolate version (optional)

Instructions

  • Check your dates for pits and remove them. Soak them in warm water for 10 minutes if they’re hard or dried out. Drain and pat dry before using.
  • Add dates to the food processor and pulse until they form a sticky ball. Add oats, peanut butter, honey, flaxseed, vanilla, and salt, and process until the mixture holds together when squeezed (about 1 minute).
  • Pulse in chocolate chips, nuts, chia seeds, or whatever mix-ins you're using. Test the mixture by rolling a small portion into a ball. If it holds together, it's ready. If it's too crumbly, add a tablespoon of water or nut butter. If it’s too sticky, add more oats.
  • Portion out the mixture using a cookie scoop or tablespoon and roll into balls. Wet your hands slightly if the mixture sticks to them.
  • Place the balls on a parchment-lined plate or container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Once firm, store them in an airtight container in the fridge.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

Nutrition

Serving: 1bite | Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg