Almond Chia Energy Bites (Printer-Friendly)

No-bake almond butter bites blended with chia seeds and oats for a healthy, energizing snack.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup rolled oats (use gluten-free if required)
02 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
03 - 2 tablespoons shredded coconut (optional)

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1/2 cup almond butter
05 - 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Mix-Ins

07 - 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips (optional)
08 - Pinch of sea salt

# Steps:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, mix rolled oats, chia seeds, and shredded coconut if using.
02 - Incorporate almond butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture, stirring until the blend is sticky and uniform.
03 - Gently fold in mini dark chocolate chips and a pinch of sea salt.
04 - Using damp hands or a small cookie scoop, shape the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls.
05 - Arrange the bites on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
06 - Keep the bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They're genuinely delicious and sneakily nutritious—no guilt, all satisfaction.
  • You can make 16 of them in the time it takes to watch one episode of anything.
  • No oven means your kitchen stays cool and your stress levels even cooler.
02 -
  • Don't skip the chill time—I learned this the hard way when my first batch fell apart the moment someone picked one up.
  • Damp hands are your secret weapon for rolling; completely dry hands cause friction and sticking, while slightly wet hands let the mixture slide into perfect spheres.
03 -
  • If your almond butter is thick and hard to stir, warm it slightly for 10 seconds in the microwave to make mixing effortless.
  • Make a double batch and freeze extras in a separate container—they thaw in minutes and taste just as good.
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