No-Bake Oatmeal Energy Bites Make Great Snacks – Only 5 Ingredients Needed!
Homemade oatmeal energy bites are an easy snack or treat the whole family will love using simple pantry ingredients!
Having a snack attack?
If you’re looking for a homemade simple snack recipe, try these no-bake oatmeal energy bites. They taste like a yummy no-bake cookie, are fun to make, and most importantly – they are kid-approved! I originally shared this recipe 8 years ago when my kids were younger and they still love them today!
In fact, this oatmeal energy balls snack has consistently been one of our most pinned and visited recipe posts EVER with over 2 million views, so that tells me lots of readers are fans of this snack too! 😋
Just make sure to refrain from eating the mixture. I promise, if you keep waiting, the final product is incredibly delicious.
Honestly, you can use these measurements as a general guide to creating your own energy bites recipe.
These are extremely customizable to your taste buds and nutritional needs. If you think an additional ingredient (think nuts, dried fruits, candies, etc.) would take these oatmeal energy bites to the next level, do your thing, as long as you let us know how they turned out, of course. 😉
Here are a few other oatmeal energy bites “mix-ins” to consider as ideas:
More of a visual learner? Watch Stetson make these easy no-bake oatmeal energy bites:
If you can’t see the video, watch it here on YouTube.
Oatmeal Energy Bites
yield: 24 SERVINGS
prep time: 1 HOUR 20 MINUTES
cook time: 15 MINUTES
total time: 1 HOUR 35 MINUTES
If you’re looking for a healthy and easy snack idea, try these no-bake oatmeal bites that are kid-approved!
Ingredients
Directions
1
In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together.
2
Roll out teaspoon-sized balls and place on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
3
Freeze or place them in the fridge until set, about one hour.
4
Enjoy as a snack immediately, or keep leftovers in a Tupperware in the fridge or freezer as desired.
Additional Notes
Recipe adapted from AllRecipes.online
Nutrition Information
Yield: 24, Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:
87 Calories | 4.9g Fat | 10.0g Total Carbs | 1.3g Fiber | 6.3g Sugar | 1.9g Protein | 8.7g Net Carbs
Here are a few tips when making oatmeal energy bites:
- Feel free to swap ingredients based on what you have, like using maple syrup or agave in place of the honey. Or try out crunchy peanut butter instead of almond butter for an added crunchy bite.
- Having trouble rolling your energy bites into a ball. Some readers have also suggested chilling the mixture a bit before rolling them.
- Want to up your protein intake? Add chia seeds or protein powder to the recipe.
- Note that there is an hour of chilling time for this recipe that is factored into the prep time. These treats are a great make-ahead snack considering that you can store them in a container and/or ziplock bag in the freezer for months!
- Looking for some extra flavor? We’ve made these oatmeal energy bites with pumpkin. If you love all things fall-flavored, that version of the recipe is a must-make!
- Some readers have suggested adding rolled oats to a food processor first for a finer texture.
So simple and perfect for a small bite!
With minimal ingredients, low effort, and no baking involved, these poppable energy bites are perfect. They can make a great afternoon snack and are also handy to take along when traveling. I typically throw them in a cooler for my daughter’s softball tournaments instead of buying granola or protein bars.
Try our 3-ingredient chocolate peanut butter banana bites next!
