Almond Chia Energy Bites (Printable version)

No-bake bites combining almond butter, chia seeds, oats for a quick nutritious snack or treat.

# Ingredient list:

→ 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

# Step-by-step guide:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, mix rolled oats, chia seeds, and shredded coconut if using.
02 - Incorporate almond butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir until fully combined and mixture becomes sticky.
03 - Gently fold in mini dark chocolate chips and a pinch of sea salt.
04 - Using damp hands or a small cookie scoop, shape the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls.
05 - Place bites on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
06 - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • They're ready in 15 minutes with zero baking, so you can satisfy a craving without heating up the kitchen.
  • Each bite delivers real energy that lasts, not the crash that comes from candy.
  • You control exactly what goes in, which means they taste better and you feel better about eating them.
02 -
  • Damp hands are everything—dry hands and this mixture will stick like it has a vendetta against you.
  • Don't skip the chilling time, or your bites will be soft little blobs instead of proper balls; the texture only gets better after time in the cold.
03 -
  • A small cookie scoop makes rolling uniform bites effortless and gives you consistent portions every time.
  • If the mixture feels too warm and sticky to work with, pop the whole bowl in the fridge for 10 minutes and your hands will thank you.
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