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No Bake Energy Bites

★★★★★ 5 Reviews Recipe Print
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By: Erin10/8/21

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No Bake Energy Bites
No Bake Energy Bites

Fuel up and recharge with No Bake Energy Bites made with dates, almonds, oats, salt, and chocolate! It’s the perfect ingredient combo that supplies nutritious vitamins and great flavor.

energy balls on plate

The easiest and most delicious date-filled energy bites

Our energy bites aren’t like other energy bites… they’re cool energy bites.

Jokes aside, these really are the best! They’re made with only 5 ingredients and include so many delicious and sweet flavors. One of my favorite things about them is that we use both dates and almonds, two ingredients that you don’t often see in energy balls.

The dates add an all natural sweetness and sort of adopt a chocolatey taste when combined with the almonds and chocolate chips. The oats add thickness, and the salt is the perfect final touch!

energy balls

Ingredients in no bake energy bites

You’ll only need 5 ingredients to make these oat balls. When it comes to the almonds, feel free to swap with any other nut if you have a preference!

  • Dates: First thing’s first — start with 1.5 cups of dates.
  • Almonds: Next, you’ll need 1 cup of almonds.
  • Oats: 1/4 cup of quick oats will help bulk up the recipe.
  • Salt: Add flavor with 1/4 tsp of salt.
  • Chocolate chips: Finally, add chocolate deliciousness with 1/4 cup of chocolate chips.

The kitchen items you’ll need to make oatmeal balls

To make no bake energy bites, you will need a large bowl, a food processor, and a spatula. You’ll also need a large plate or a baking tray to place the bites on while they chill in the refrigerator.

For measuring, you will need 1/4 tsp, 1/4 cup, 1/2 cup, and 1 cup.

ingredients for energy balls

How to make no bake protein balls

Any no bake recipe is a winner in my book. These don’t need an oven, just a food processor and a bit of refrigeration. Let’s get started!

To begin, soak the dates in hot water for 10 minutes. This softens them up and makes them ready for using in energy bites! Once soaked, drain and let dry.

Next, add the dates to a food processor with the almonds, oats, and salt. Blend until well combined.

Scrape down the sides of the processor as needed and keep blending. The process could take several minutes.

Once the mix is well formed, roll it into balls.

Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in 30 second increments. Drizzle it on top of the bites.

Place the bites in the refrigerator for 1 hour or the freezer for 30 minutes.

Recipe add-ons

Want to add to your energy bites? You can mix things up by including ingredients in the mix or sprinkling on toppings!

Nut butter
Peanut or almond butter both make great mix-ins! They thicken up the recipe a bit and add a yummy flavor.

Nuts
The recipe contains almonds, but you can also add peanuts or pecans for additional flavor components.

Coconut
Coconut is another great mix-in idea, especially if you love the taste.

Seeds
Include extra protein and fiber with flax or chia seeds!

White chocolate
If you love the taste of white chocolate, feel free to use it in place of regular!

Caramel
A caramel drizzle is always a good idea. It makes a great energy bite topping!

making energy balls

If you liked this recipe, you’ll want to try these!

If you liked these date and chocolate energy bites, try these! Each recipe is made with delicious sweet flavor and tastes like a dessert!

  • Peanut Butter Protein Balls
  • Coffee Protein Smoothie
  • Protein Peanut Butter Cups
  • Healthy Protein Pancakes Recipe

Recipe by Erin Morrissey and Photography by Moriah Sawtelle

energy balls on plate
energy balls on plate
★★★★★ 5 from 5 reviews

No Bake Energy Bites

Fuel up and recharge with No Bake Energy Bites made with dates, almonds, oats, salt, and chocolate! It’s the perfect ingredient combo that supplies nutritious vitamins and great flavor.

Prep: 10Cook: 5Total: 15 minutes
Yield 12 balls 1x
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Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups dates
  • 1 cup almonds
  • 1/4 cup quick oats
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Soak dates for 10 minutes in hot water to soften. Drain and dry.
  2. Add dates to food processor with almonds, oats, and salt. Blend.
  3. Scrap down sides as needed and keep blending, process may take several minutes.
  4. Once ball as formed, roll into balls.
  5. Melt chocolate in microwave in 30 second increments and then drizzle on top of balls.
  6. Place in fridge for 1 hour or freezer for 30 minutes.
Author: ErinCategory: snack, dessert, bites, energy ballsMethod: no-bakeCuisine: AmericanDiet: Gluten Free
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  1. Catherine says

    Posted on 3/24 at 8:37 pm

    These are UNREAL! Whole family enjoys – that includes a 3 year old and one year old! SO EASY TO MAKE

    Toddlers love so much that she calls them “date dough” and fights to eat it right out of the processor, before we even get to the chocolate!

    Thanks for always providing declious recipes!

    ★★★★★

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    • Erin says

      Posted on 3/25 at 8:51 pm

      Hi Catherine, so happy everyone loves them so much!! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Katie says

    Posted on 1/22 at 4:59 pm

    Can you use traditional oats as opposed to quick oats?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/24 at 5:35 pm

      Hi Katie, yep that should be fine. Let me know how they come out for you! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Katie MacPherson says

    Posted on 1/12 at 1:54 pm

    I LOVE these! They are the perfect healthy snack and taste like cookie dough! I made with them mini chocolate chips and shredded coconut inside and wish I doubled the recipe! I will be making these weekly!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/12 at 10:59 pm

      Hi Katie, so glad you loved them! Sounds like you need to make more asap! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Carol Lunger says

    Posted on 1/7 at 8:06 am

    These were sooo easy to make and are delicious!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/7 at 6:57 pm

      Hi Carol, so glad you loved them! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Emily says

    Posted on 12/19 at 3:46 pm

    These are such a hit with my family- it’s now apart of our weekly meal prep!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 12/19 at 4:38 pm

      Hi Emily, so happy everyone loves them! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Anna Gueriot says

    Posted on 11/3 at 12:55 pm

    Super easy and delicious! Highly recommend

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 11/3 at 3:26 pm

      Hi Anna, so happy you loved them!!

      Reply

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