Description
These Cookie Dough Energy Bites are a delicious, no-bake snack combining the wholesome flavors of oats, coconut, peanut butter, and chocolate chips. Perfect for a quick energy boost, they are easy to make, naturally sweetened with honey, and packed with nutritious chia seeds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 cups flaked unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (plus extra as needed)
- 1/2 cup honey (plus extra as needed)
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Pulse oats and coconut: In a food processor, pulse the rolled oats and flaked unsweetened coconut together until they are coarsely ground, providing a good texture base for the energy bites.
- Combine ingredients: Add the peanut butter, honey, chia seeds, salt, vanilla extract, and chocolate chips to the food processor. Pulse again until all ingredients are well mixed and the chocolate chips are chopped into smaller pieces, evenly distributing the flavors.
- Form the energy bites: Using your hands, roll the mixture into small bite-sized balls. If the mixture feels too dry or crumbly, add a bit more peanut butter or honey a little at a time, mixing after each addition, until the mixture sticks together well.
- Freeze to set: Place the formed energy bites in the freezer and let them freeze until solid. Store them in the freezer or refrigerator to keep them fresh and firm until ready to eat.
Notes
- You can substitute peanut butter with almond or cashew butter if preferred.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or a handful of chopped nuts for extra flavor and texture.
- These bites freeze well and can be stored for up to 2 weeks.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of honey based on your taste.
- For a vegan option, replace honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cookie dough, energy bites, no bake snack, peanut butter, healthy snack, protein bites, vegan option
