Spend a little time in the kitchen making these grab-and-go chocolate chip peanut butter energy bites. Easy, nutritious, budget-friendly and the perfect snack for busy kids!
As many of you know, my son is away at college this year. It has been an adjustment for us, but he does make it home every few weeks or so for a visit (and most likely to get his laundry done!). Whatever the reason is, I’m so grateful for the time we can spend together.
Life on campus has been busy, and having on-the-go snacks isn’t always the easiest. Pre-made packaged snacks may be convenient, but their lengthy list of unhealthy ingredients, many of which I can’t even pronounce, means I’m not going to purchase them.
Some companies are making it easier to pick up better options, but many are costly (remember we’re on a college budget here)! Spending a little time in the kitchen making grab-and-go snacks that are easy, nutritious, and budget-friendly seems to be the best solution.
These no-bake chocolate chip peanut butter energy bites have quickly become one of his favourites. They’re easy to throw in his backpack or grab on a study break.
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Energy Bites
(printable version below)
Ingredients:
⅔ cup peanut butter
4 TB. raw honey
1 ½ cups quick cooking oats
½ cup ground whole almonds
½ cup unsweetened coconut
¼ cup ground flax
½ cup chocolate chips
Directions:
Combine peanut butter and honey in a large microwave safe bowl. Heat until just melted (about 20 seconds). Stir in the oats, ground almonds, coconut, and flax. Fold in the chocolate chips (don’t over mix).
Using a kitchen scoop or large spoon, shape mixture with your hands pressing into balls (around 1.5″ in diameter). Makes 16 energy bites. Store in an airtight container.
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Energy Bites
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup peanut butter
- 4 TB. raw honey
- 1 ½ cups quick cooking oats
- ½ cup ground whole almonds
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut
- ¼ cup ground flax
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
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Combine peanut butter and honey in a large microwave safe bowl. Heat until just melted (about 20 seconds). Stir in the oats, ground almonds, coconut, and flax. Fold in the chocolate chips (don't over mix).
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Using an ice cream scoop or large spoon, shape mixture with your hands pressing into balls (around 1.5" in diameter). Store in an airtight container.
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Heather says
These look amazing!
Shauna Oberg says
Thanks Heather. I bet your kids would love them (as long as no nut allergies, of course)!
Lisa Goulet says
These looks so yummy and easy to do as well. Always a plus for me!
Brenda says
I’m making these for Kennedy’s next hockey bus trip! We always need healthy snacks. Thanks cousin ;)
Shauna Oberg says
Glad to help out. Let me know what she thinks :)
Inspire Me Heather says
Thanks Shauna! I’ve been looking for something healthy I could take to work with me and I think this recipe would be perfect!
Tara @ Suburble says
Love this! Pinning it! I am always searching for little treats/snacks for the girls that aren’t loaded down with horrible ingredients!
Dani @ lifeovereasy says
I love that these are wholesome and simple. You can’t beat the combo of chocolate and peanut butter. I will definitely make a batch for my college kid!
Jessi @ Practically Functional says
Yum, these look good! Pinning this, and thanks for sharing it at my link party!
[email protected] says
These look great! Thanks for sharing at Throwback Thursday!
MultiTestingMom says
YUMMMMMY!!!! I will be trying this version out for my kids – thank you!
Healing Tomato says
This is a great recipe and you have done a great job with the pics. They are gorgeous!
Sarah | (Cooking for) Kiwi & Bean says
These look amaaaazing! We have nut allergies over here, but I’m guessing these would work with a seed butter of some kind. Pinning!
La Cuisine d'Helene says
I really have to try this recipe, looks so good.
Trish says
Great Recipe. My kids have a tree nut allergy….do you think it would turn out as good if I skipped the almonds?
Shauna Oberg says
Yes, substitute seeds or more rolled oats and that should be fine!
Trish says
Thanks!
Stephanie says
Would these work without the coconut-allergies.
Shauna Oberg says
The coconut helps bind everything together. Perhaps try adding more rolled oats or some chia or hemp seeds. I’m sure something like that will work.
Ayngelina says
A healthier way to eat chocolate and peanut butter? I’m on board!