It’s time to get your snack on with delicious, easy energy bite recipes that you’ll come back to time and time again. You know ya girl can’t live without healthy snacks (honestly, who can?!) so over the years I’ve been perfecting recipes for energy bites with tons of different dessert-inspired flavors to satisfy all snack and sweet tooth cravings.
BONUS: I have 4 exclusive energy bite recipes in the dessert section of my cookbook! Get a copy of The Ambitious Kitchen Cookbook here and get ready to try flavors like Tart Cherry Bombs and Omega-3 Cosmic Brownie.
No bake energy bites: the perfect healthy snack
If you’ve never made energy bites or energy balls before, WOW, you are in for a treat. These energy bites truly make the perfect healthy snack because they’re:
- Quick & easy to make using your hands and, often, a food processor
- Great for freezing or taking on the go and sharing with kiddos
- Filled with minimal, nutrient-dense ingredients that pack fiber, protein & healthy fats (the snack trifecta!)
- Almost always gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan-friendly
- DELICIOUS and double as healthy desserts!
Common ingredients in energy bite recipes
I always stick with simple, whole foods when I’m creating a new recipe for energy bites. The options are endless when it comes to the flavors and textures you can create! Some ingredients I love to use are:
- Nuts & nut butters: for flavor and plenty of healthy fats. Nut butter helps hold the energy bites together, while nuts themselves add a great texture!
- Oats: for a boost of whole grains and to help the energy balls hold their shape.
- Natural sweeteners: such as dates, honey, or pure maple syrup, to ensure that the bites taste good. I also like to include natural flavors like vanilla extract or almond extract!
- Nutritious mix-ins: like chia seeds, hemp seeds, and flaxseed meal to bulk up the energy bites and provide fiber & healthy fats.
Can I add more protein?
Of course! Feel free to add 1/4 cup of your favorite protein powder. You’ll then likely need to add a little more nut butter or a tablespoon or two of coconut oil to make up for the loss of moisture.
How to store & freeze energy bites
Because there’s no baking required when you make energy bites, they last for many days in the fridge and even weeks in the fridge. You can enjoy an amazing, nutritious snack whenever hunger strikes!
- To store: these homemade energy bites will last for 5-7 days in the fridge.
- To freeze: feel free to add them to a freezer-safe bag or container and store them for up to 1 month. I actually love energy balls straight from the freezer, and I’d recommend letting them soften up for about 5-10 minutes in the fridge or at room temp before eating them so that they’re not too hard.
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Peanut Butter Protein Cookie Dough Bites
Cookie dough protein bites made with 7 simple ingredients for the perfect freezer-friendly snack or treat! These vegan-friendly cookie dough energy bites are naturally sweetened and packed with over 10g of protein, plus healthy fats from creamy peanut butter to keep you satisfied.
Chia Banana Bread Energy Bites
Easy chia banana energy bites that taste like a slice of your favorite banana bread! These no bake peanut butter banana energy bites are made with creamy peanut butter, banana, heart-healthy walnuts, oats, chia seeds, protein powder, and a drizzle of chocolate. Easily vegan & gluten-free for the perfect on-the-go snack or breakfast!
Salted Caramel Coconut Cashew Energy Bites
Easy & delicious salted caramel coconut cashew energy bites packed with healthy fats and protein! These coconut cashew energy bites are gluten free, grain free, vegan, and naturally sweetened with Medjool dates. Enjoy straight from the fridge or freezer for a healthy snack or breakfast on the go!
Lemon Poppy Seed Cake Energy Bites
Delicious and easy lemon poppy seed energy bites that taste like a slice of lemon cake! These 6-ingredient lemon energy bites are naturally sweetened with Medjool dates and packed with healthy fats from cashews. The perfect no bake snack for lemon lovers to keep in your fridge or freezer.
Honey Cinnamon Almond Butter Energy Bites
Delicious honey cinnamon almond butter energy bites that seriously taste like a cinnamon teddy graham! These easy almond butter energy bites are made without oats and are packed with fiber & protein from creamy almond butter, flaxseed meal, chia seeds, and your fav protein powder. The perfect no bake snack!
Delicious pumpkin energy bites made with creamy peanut butter, crunchy pecans, and lovely pumpkin pie spices. These easy pumpkin energy bites taste just like a slice of pumpkin pie and are the perfect snack to keep in the freezer! Add a chocolate drizzle for the ultimate treat.
Birthday Cake Cookie Dough Energy Bites
No bake birthday cake cookie dough energy bites that taste just like cake batter! These easy, vegan birthday cake energy bites are made with six simple ingredients, naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup and filled with festive sprinkles. The perfect protein-packed snack or treat!
5-minute Protein Peanut Butter Energy Bites
No bake protein packed peanut butter energy bites that taste like peanut butter cookie dough with an amazing chewy texture. These healthy peanut butter energy bites are loaded with nutritious ingredients like flaxseed, chia and oats for the perfect no bake snack.
Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookie Energy Bites with Chia + Cacao Nibs
No bake oatmeal peanut butter cookie energy bites that taste just like your favorite cookie! These delicious, easy oatmeal cookie energy bites are packed with fiber and protein thanks to creamy peanut butter, oats and chia seeds. Add cacao nibs for rich chocolate flavor in every bite!
Coconut Key Lime Pie Energy Bites
Grain free coconut key lime pie energy bites naturally sweetened with dates and made with fresh lime juice and zest for the ultimate key lime pie flavor. Roll the energy bites in extra shredded coconut for the perfect snack or treat to fuel your day!
Delicious peanut butter and jelly energy bites made with simple ingredients and naturally sweetened with dates! These fun, easy PB&J protein bites come together in just 10 minutes and truly taste like the nostalgic sandwich combo you know and love. Store them in the fridge or freezer for a fiber and protein-packed snack all week long.
No Bake Omega 3 Mint Brownie Energy Bites
Delicious no bake mint brownie energy bites packed with omega 3s thanks to heart-healthy walnuts! These mint chocolate energy bites are made with only 5 ingredients and taste exactly like a brownie. Truly the best healthy snack or treat to keep in your fridge or freezer!
The Best Lactation Energy Bites
The best lactation energy bites that are perfect for nursing mamas! These nourishing no bake lactation energy bites are packed with protein, healthy fats and nutrients from ingredients like brewer’s yeast, oats, hemp hearts and chia seeds that are great for boosting milk supply. Add delicious mix-ins like chocolate chips for a wonderful snack or treat that’s great for new moms!
Lemon Poppy Seed Cake Energy Bites
Delicious and easy lemon poppy seed energy bites that taste like a slice of lemon cake! These 6-ingredient lemon energy bites are naturally sweetened with Medjool dates and packed with healthy fats from cashews. The perfect no bake snack for lemon lovers to keep in your fridge or freezer.
No bake monster cookie energy bites filled with creamy peanut butter and your favorite mix-ins like raisins, chocolate chips and M&M’s. These easy monster cookie energy bites are gluten free, easily made vegan and packed with healthy fats to keep you satisfied. The best post workout snack or treat!
Salted Maple Pecan Pie Energy Bites
Salted maple pecan pie energy bites that taste like a bite of your favorite Thanksgiving dessert! These easy pecan pie energy bites are naturally sweetened with Medjool dates and a little pure maple syrup for the best afternoon snack or treat. You’re just 15 minutes away from snack perfection!
If you make any of these energy bites, be sure to leave a comment and a rating so I know how you liked them!
A great snack to keep you fueled throughout the day. Highly recommend!
I enjoyed reading your blog post. This is exactly what I was looking for and I’m so glad I came here! I will visit often.
Thank you for sharing these awesome recipes.
HELP! I CAN’T FIND THE ENERGY BALL RECIPES!!!! HOW DO I FIND AND PRINT THEM?
The recipe is at the bottom of the page! Scroll down or click the “jump to recipe” button at the top of the page to get there. You’ll also find a “print recipe” button when you get to the recipe 🙂
Hi, I found out that I am highly sensitive to Oats and Almonds. Can you please recommend substitutions for those foods as I really want to make your energy bites. Many Thanks!
Hi, there! Sorry to hear that. My No Bake Omega 3 Mint Brownie Energy Bites and my Healthy Cookie Dough Peanut Butter Protein Balls are both free of oats and almonds! (In the second recipe, you can use a different nondairy milk!)