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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.

Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Energy Bites in Milk Glass Bowl

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

  1. 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).
  2. 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.
No Bake Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Energy Bites

Be sure to pin this chocolate chip peanut butter energy bites recipe for later!

Homemade Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Energy Balls in Milk Glass Bowl

Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Energy Bites

Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Energy Bites in Milk Glass Bowl
Grab-and-go energy bites that are easy, nutritious, budget-friendly and the perfect snack for busy kids!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Serving Size 16

Ingredients

  • 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.

More Grab-and-Go Snack Recipes

Do you have any favourite snack recipes that are good for busy families? Here are some others to check out:

Chocolate Oat Bars

Stack of Chocolate Oat Breakfast Bars

Sweet Potato Brownie Bites

Sweet Potato Brownie Bites in Pan

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See you tomorrow! 

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20 Comments

  1. I’m making these for Kennedy’s next hockey bus trip! We always need healthy snacks. Thanks cousin ;)

  2. Thanks Shauna! I’ve been looking for something healthy I could take to work with me and I think this recipe would be perfect!

  3. Love this! Pinning it! I am always searching for little treats/snacks for the girls that aren’t loaded down with horrible ingredients! 

  4. 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!

  5. Great Recipe. My kids have a tree nut allergy….do you think it would turn out as good if I skipped the almonds?

    1. 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.

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