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May 26, 2018

No Bake Energy Balls 9 Ways

No Bake Energy Balls 9 Ways  – the perfect easy and healthy snack for on the go! Best of all,  no refined sugar and super easy to customize and make ahead for packing into school or work lunchboxes. With gluten free and nut free options. Plus video.

9 No Bake Energy Bites - the perfect easy and healthy no bake snacks for on the go or after a workout! Best of all, no refined sugar and super easy to customize and make ahead for packing into school or work lunchboxes. Apple Cinnamon, Pumpkin, Cranberry, Apricot, Peanut Butter and Chocolate, Mocha, Almond Joy, Reese's (or Monster Cookie) Peanut Butter and Oatmeal Raisin flavors - with gluten free and nut free options.

Energy bites and granola bars are a tasty solution for a quick boost of nutrition.

They are seriously one of our favorite healthier (and most popular on the blog) snacks to make at the beginning of the week to keep on hand.

A few of our favorites include:

  • 5 Ingredient Energy Bites
  • Cranberry Energy Bites
  • Almond Joy Energy Bites
  • Pumpkin Energy Bites

With the busy fall season ahead, this post has been a long time coming. It combines my favorite energy bites along with some tips in case you guys are looking for more variety in your snack arsenal.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED FROM YOUR PANTRY FOR THESE NO BAKE ENERGY BITES

The great thing about energy bites is they are made with simple pantry ingredients that you can swap out according to what you have on hand.

Be sure to check your labels if you have any food allergies or sensitivities and use gluten free or nut free ingredients as needed.

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Essential ingredients:

  • oats (use gluten free if necessary – my favorite is Bob’s Red Mill)
  • sticky sweetener like maple syrup, honey, brown rice syrup or organic agave
  • natural nut or seed butter (almond, peanut, cashew, sunflower or pumpkin seed butter)
  • dried dates or apricots

Optional add-ins:

  • pure vanilla extract (recommended for adding flavor)
  • ground cinnamon (my favorite)
  • pinch of sea salt (cuts down on sweetness)
  • almond meal or oat flour
  • grapeseed oil or melted coconut oil
  • shredded coconut
  • protein powder
  • ground flaxseeds, chia seeds
  • chopped nuts (almonds, cashews, pecans etc.)
  • pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds
  • dried fruit (preferably unsweetened or with less sweetener – cranberries, raisins, blueberries, cherries etc.)
  • chopped chocolate or chocolate chips (optional)

No Bake Energy Bites 9 Different Ways - the perfect easy and healthy no bake and super tasty snacks for on the go or after a workout! Best of all, most of these delicious recipes have no refined sugar and are super easy to customize and make ahead for packing into school or work lunchboxes. The flavors include: 5 Ingredient, Almond Joy, Apple Cinnamon, Apricot, Cranberry, Mocha, Reese's (or Monster Cookie) Peanut Butter, Oatmeal Raisin and Pumpkin. All with gluten free and nut free options.

SOME HELPFUL TIPS & TRICKS

  • pack your energy bites tightly into 1 – 1.5 ” sized balls – (about one – two tablespoons of dough)
  • chilling the dough prior to rolling helps the dough stick together
  • if you don’t feel like rolling them into balls – press the dough into a square baking pan lined and cut into bars after chilling
  • wet hands slightly to help the dough stick together
  • heat nut butter with 2 teaspoons of grapeseed or coconut oil to make it more liquidy – this is especially necessary if you are using nut butter near the bottom of the jar
  • different brand of nut butters yield slightly different consistency and results, adjust as needed. I usually like to use organic and / or natural nut / seed butters
  • add more liquid (nut butter / sweetener / oil ) if dough seems too dry
  • swap out shredded coconut for ground flaxseeds, almond meal or oat flour
  • add protein powder, hemp seeds and / or chia seeds for an extra boost of nutrition
  • pulse softened dried dates, prunes or apricots with some water in your food processor if you don’t want to add any liquid sweeteners
  • a pinch of sea salt helps to cut down sweetness and adds flavor

No Bake Energy Bites 9 Different Ways - the perfect easy and healthy no bake and super tasty snacks for on the go or after a workout! Best of all, most of these delicious recipes have no refined sugar and are super easy to customize and make ahead for packing into school or work lunchboxes. The flavors include: 5 Ingredient, Almond Joy, Apple Cinnamon, Apricot, Cranberry, Mocha, Reese's (or Monster Cookie) Peanut Butter, Oatmeal Raisin and Pumpkin. All with gluten free and nut free options.

1. 5 Ingredient Energy Bites

No Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Energy Bites make the perfect snack on the go

2. Almond Joy Energy Bites

No Bake Almond Joy Energy Bites make the perfect healthy snack. Best of all, they're paleo-friendly, gluten free, refined sugar free and vegan!

3. Apple Cinnamon Energy Bites

9 No Bake Energy Bites - the perfect easy and healthy no bake snacks for on the go or after a workout! Best of all,  no refined sugar and super easy to customize and make ahead for packing into school or work lunchboxes. Apple Cinnamon, Pumpkin, Cranberry, Apricot, Peanut Butter and Chocolate, Mocha, Almond Joy, Reese's (or Monster Cookie) Peanut Butter and Oatmeal Raisin flavors - with gluten free and nut free options.

4. Apricot Energy Bites – recipe below

9 No Bake Energy Bites - the perfect easy and healthy no bake snacks for on the go or after a workout! Best of all,  no refined sugar and super easy to customize and make ahead for packing into school or work lunchboxes. Apple Cinnamon, Pumpkin, Cranberry, Apricot, Peanut Butter and Chocolate, Mocha, Almond Joy, Reese's (or Monster Cookie) Peanut Butter and Oatmeal Raisin flavors - with gluten free and nut free options.

5. Cranberry Energy Bites

No Bake Cranberry Coconut Energy Bites make the perfect healthy gluten free snack on the go and are so easy to make and customize. Best of all, they make a great vegan, gluten free snack option with NO added REFINED sugar. Great for Sunday meal prep for adding to back to school or work lunchboxes.

6. Mocha Protein Energy Bites – recipe below

No Bake Almond Joy Energy Bites make the perfect healthy snack. Best of all, they're gluten free, refined sugar free and vegan!

7. Oatmeal Raisin Energy Bites – recipe below

9 No Bake Energy Bites - the perfect easy and healthy no bake snacks for on the go or after a workout! Best of all,  no refined sugar and super easy to customize and make ahead for packing into school or work lunchboxes. Apple Cinnamon, Pumpkin, Cranberry, Apricot, Peanut Butter and Chocolate, Mocha, Almond Joy, Reese's (or Monster Cookie) Peanut Butter and Oatmeal Raisin flavors - with gluten free and nut free options.

8. Reese’s Peanut Butter Energy Bites – recipe below

9 No Bake Energy Bites - the perfect easy and healthy no bake snacks for on the go or after a workout! Best of all,  no refined sugar and super easy to customize and make ahead for packing into school or work lunchboxes. Apple Cinnamon, Pumpkin, Cranberry, Apricot, Peanut Butter and Chocolate, Mocha, Almond Joy, Reese's (or Monster Cookie) Peanut Butter and Oatmeal Raisin flavors - with gluten free and nut free options.

9. Pumpkin Energy Bites

Pumpkin Energy Bites - the perfect easy and healthy no bake snacks for on the go or after a workout! Best of all,  no refined sugar and super easy to customize and make ahead for packing into school or work lunchboxes. Full of cozy fall and pumpkin flavors with gluten free and nut free options.

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Ingredients

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Apple Cinnamon Energy Bites

Apricot Energy Bites

1 cup dried apricots

1/2 cup cashews

1/4 cup almonds

3 tablespoons dried unsweetened coconut

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Mocha Protein Energy Bites

1 cup almonds

1/4 cup cashews

2 teaspoons instant coffee granules

1 tablespoon cocoa powder

1/2 cup old fashion oats

14 pitted medjool dates, soaked in water to soften

2 tablespoons shredded unsweetened coconut

Oatmeal Raisin Bites

2/3 cup natural creamy almond butter, slightly heated

1/3 cup liquid honey

1 2/3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (gluten free as needed - I use Bob's Red Mill)

1/4 cup ground flaxseeds

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/3 cup raisins

Reese's Peanut Butter Energy Bites

1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter, slightly heated

1/4 cup liquid honey

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

2 cups rolled oats (gluten free as needed - I use Bob's Red Mill)

1/3 cup mini Reese's pieces candy

pinch of salt

Click HERE for Pumpkin Energy Bites

Instructions

  1. For the 5 Ingredient Energy Bites
  2. For the Almond Joy Energy Bites
  3. For the Apple Cinnamon Energy Bites
  4. For the Apricot Energy Bites
  5. Place the cashews and almonds in a food processor and pulse until roughly chopped. Add the remaining ingredients and pulse until chopped well.
  6. Wet hands slightly and form dough tightly into 1" - 1.5" balls.
  7. Store in airtight container in refrigerator or freezer until ready to enjoy.
  8. For the Cranberry Energy Bites
  9. For the Mocha Protein Energy Bites
  10. Place the almonds in a food processor and pulse until roughly chopped. Add the remaining ingredients and pulse until chopped well.
  11. Wet hands slightly and form dough tightly into 1" - 1.5" balls.
  12. Store in airtight container in refrigerator or freezer until ready to enjoy.
  13. For the Oatmeal Raisin Energy Bite
  14. In a large bowl, mix together heated nut butter and honey until smooth.
  15. Stir in the remaining ingredients until well combined.
  16. Wet hands slightly and form dough tightly into 1" - 1.5" balls. If dough doesn't stick together add 1/2 tablespoon water (or melted coconut oil) at a time until dough comes together or place dough in the fridge for 30 minutes prior to forming dough balls so it's easier to handle.
  17. Store in airtight container in refrigerator or freezer until ready to enjoy.
  18. For the Reese's Peanut Butter Energy Bites
  19. In a large bowl, mix together heated nut butter and honey until smooth.
  20. Stir in the remaining ingredients until well combined.
  21. Wet hands slightly and form dough tightly into 1" - 1.5" balls. If dough doesn't stick together add 1/2 tablespoon water (or melted coconut oil) at a time until dough comes together or place dough in the fridge for 30 minutes prior to forming dough balls so it's easier to handle.
  22. Store in airtight container in refrigerator or freezer until ready to enjoy.
  23. For the Pumpkin Energy Bites
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