I love to experiment with “No-Bake” cookie recipes, especially those that are gluten-free, Paleo Diet or perfect for Passover which starts this week. I was excited to make this recipe for No-Bake Mini Energy Bites which I made and tweaked from a recipe I saw on the blog, “Gimme some Oven”. Her recipe is great, but if you want a Passover or gluten-free version, try grinding your favorite nuts and omitting the oatmeal. These are incredible, and I honestly could not keep my hands out of the container. My 3 kids had absolutely no idea there was flaxseed in them. Feel free to use almond butter instead of peanut butter and any of your favorite nuts.
No-Bake Mini Healthy Bites
Prep Times:
15 minutes
Yield:
Yield: 12 to 16 bites.
Ingredients:
1 cup finely chopped nuts (I used 1/2 cup each almonds and walnuts)
1 cup toasted coconut flakes
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup ground flaxseed
1/3 cup honey
Preparation:
1. Stir all ingredients together in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Remove from the refrigerator and roll into 1-inch balls. Store in an airtight container between wax paper and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.
Note: You can substitue 1 cup oatmeal for the nuts in this recipe for a non Passover recipe.
OMG LOVE these
Can’t get enough of these. Once you start eating them, you can’t stop
these are a great idea for a quick afternoon snack or a pre-or-post workout pick-me-up. will definitely be trying ’em!
Great adaptations to this, Alison! They look amazing.
This is going on our list today! You are the best!
Great little treat!
I’ve actually seen these on pinterest! They look awesome. When I first started blogging years ago, every other recipe was a healthy snack ball or truffle bite recipe…I rolled out so many back in the day. Need to try these!
What could I replace the coconut flakes with? I was thinking quinoa flakes but I don’t have any. I’m allergic to coconut and nuts (was gonna replace the nuts with sunflower seeds).
We need to be neighbors! I love your food, Alison.
You are ONE talented woman!
These bites are fun Alison!
These sound perfect for a mid afternoon snack.
I want to make these and wonder if you used sweetened or unsweetened coconut and did you use semi-sweet or milk choc chips? Thanks, Alison.
Love how easy and kid-friendly these little bites are.
Joan, I used sweetened coconut but any would work and you can use whatever chocolate you like. I used semisweet as that’s all I had
I made these to take with me to a holiday gathering so my gluten-free friend could enjoy. His wife requested the recipe. Thanks, Alison.
These seriously sound fantastic, so easy!! I’m going to try them out, would be great snack for the kids!