Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Energy Bites
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
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup peanut butter (or peanut butter alternative)
- 4 tablespoons 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
The full list of ingredient measurements and instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
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-inch diameter). Makes 16 energy bites. Store in an airtight container.
Be sure to pin this chocolate chip peanut butter energy bites recipe for later!
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Energy Bites
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup peanut butter or peanut butter alternative
- 4 tablespoons 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
- 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 an ice cream scoop or large spoon, shape mixture with your hands pressing into balls (around 1.5-inch diameter). Store in an airtight container.
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These look amazing!
Thanks Heather. I bet your kids would love them (as long as no nut allergies, of course)!
These looks so yummy and easy to do as well. Always a plus for me!
I’m making these for Kennedy’s next hockey bus trip! We always need healthy snacks. Thanks cousin ;)
Glad to help out. Let me know what she thinks :)
Thanks Shauna! I’ve been looking for something healthy I could take to work with me and I think this recipe would be perfect!
Love this! Pinning it! I am always searching for little treats/snacks for the girls that aren’t loaded down with horrible ingredients!
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!
Yum, these look good! Pinning this, and thanks for sharing it at my link party!
These look great! Thanks for sharing at Throwback Thursday!
YUMMMMMY!!!! I will be trying this version out for my kids – thank you!
This is a great recipe and you have done a great job with the pics. They are gorgeous!
These look amaaaazing! We have nut allergies over here, but I’m guessing these would work with a seed butter of some kind. Pinning!
I really have to try this recipe, looks so good.
Great Recipe. My kids have a tree nut allergy….do you think it would turn out as good if I skipped the almonds?
Yes, substitute seeds or more rolled oats and that should be fine!
Thanks!
Would these work without the coconut-allergies.
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.
A healthier way to eat chocolate and peanut butter? I’m on board!