Almond Chia Energy Bites (Printable)

Nutritious no-bake bites featuring almond butter, chia seeds, and oats for a healthy quick snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if required)
02 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
03 - 2 tablespoons shredded coconut (optional)

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1/2 cup almond butter
05 - 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Mix-Ins

07 - 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips (optional)
08 - Pinch of sea salt

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, chia seeds, and shredded coconut if using until evenly distributed.
02 - Add almond butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture; stir until a sticky consistency is achieved.
03 - Fold in mini dark chocolate chips and sea salt evenly throughout the mixture.
04 - With damp hands or a small cookie scoop, shape the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls.
05 - Arrange bites on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
06 - Keep energy bites in an airtight container refrigerated for up to one week.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They come together in fifteen minutes flat without turning on the oven
  • The combination of healthy fats and natural sugar gives you steady energy instead of a crash
  • You can customize them with whatever nut butter or mix-ins you have in your pantry
02 -
  • If the mixture is too dry to roll into balls, add one teaspoon of water or syrup at a time until it holds together
  • If it is too sticky and falling apart, refrigerate the bowl for fifteen minutes before shaping
  • Warming the almond butter slightly makes it much easier to mix with the dry ingredients
03 -
  • Pulse the oats in a food processor for a smoother, more uniform texture
  • Add protein powder for post-workout recovery, but increase the sweetener slightly
  • Toast the coconut and oats in a dry pan before mixing for deeper, nuttier flavor
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