I’ve noticed that we have become a little reliant on granola and other fruit bars for our kids when we are out and about. They are easy and convenient but I know they are full of sugar and really have no nutrients.
I decided to try these no-bake energy bites and see how they went over at our house.
You can swap out any ingredients you like, but here is what I used.
1 cup oats
3/4 cup almond butter
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup chia seeds
1/4 cup ground flax seeds
1/3 cup shredded coconut
When you look at the list this way, you realize how great these things are:
1 cup soluable fiber, dietary fiber, and protein (oats)
3/4 cup vitamin E, fiber, and protein (almond butter)
1/2 cup natural sweetener (honey)
1/2 cup antioxidants (raisins)
1/4 cup fiber, omega-3 essential fatty acids, protein, and calcium (chia seeds)
1/4 cup omega-3 essential fatty acids and lignans (flax seeds)
1/3 cup fiber (coconut)
A less expensive way to make these is to buy exactly what you need from the bulk section at Whole Foods. It is much cheaper than buying a whole bag of each ingredient.
I love how easy these are! Just take all of your ingredients and put them into a bowl and mix together well.
Place mixture in the refrigerator for an hour or so to harden a bit. Then you can take it out and break into small sections on a cookie sheet and put back in the refrigerator for another hour or two. These will last about a week in an airtight container in the fridge.
Many recipes suggest making balls, which is fine.
I decided to make sticks because I felt it would be an easier, less-messy way for small mouths to eat them.
The only downside to this is that they end up looking like cat turds. So if you have kids ages five and older, get ready for a morning full of poop jokes!
Once you get past that….enjoy!
Maggie May's 
We love making and eating these too! I usually freeze them, and we like it straight from the freezer.
You are brilliant for changing their shape (so much easier for them to hold!!) and mmmm, I love almond butter! I’m going to have to make these and see if my picky-boy, Samuel, will eat them. 😉 Thanks!
Thanks! I know the balls just seemed messier and harder to eat. I hope Samuel likes them!! 🙂 Put chocolate chips in them..that might help. ha
I love this idea… They I’m sure taste better Than they look LOL, but I wanna try them out for sure. Thanks for sharing!
ha ha I know. you know i just thought about dipping them in chocolate! That would make them look better (maybe) and give it a sweet kick!
Ooh, yum! I’m sure they’re delicious, but chocolate makes anything delicious!!! ☺
I’m desperate for new snack ideas. Cannot wait to try these. Just wondering what type of oats? Are they steel cut or another type?
I just used regular oatmeal oats (non-flavored). They are very filling. Have fun!
Great recipe and alternative to shop bought bars.. smiled at the cat poop reference 😉
Awesome idea, and thanks for providing a great no bake idea – we’re having hot weather here, so it’s nice to be able to make something that doesn’t heat the entire house up and is still full of great tasting and good for you food!
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I’m always interested in new snacks, and this looks like a wonderful snack that I really want to try.
What a great idea! Thanks!
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Oooo I gotta try this!! This would be great to take to school!
Such genuine joy from the model!
Lol! My first glimpse of them I thought to myself they look like poop! Haha! You are a good mommy to make those for your kiddos:)