Description

These no-bake energy bites are made with wholesome ingredients like oats, nut butter, and dates—no sugar or flour needed. They’re chewy, naturally sweet, and perfect for snacking, meal prep, or post-workout fuel.

Ingredients

Scale

Base Ingredients

1 cup pitted Medjool dates (or 1 ripe banana)
1 cup rolled oats
½ cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
2 tablespoons chia seeds or flaxseeds
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Optional Add-Ins

2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ cup mini dark chocolate chips (sugar-free if needed)
¼ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
1 scoop protein powder (optional)
1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional)

Instructions

Soften the Dates
If using dates, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain. This softens them and helps them blend better into the mixture.
Blend the Base
In a food processor, blend dates (or banana), oats, nut butter, chia seeds, vanilla, and salt until a sticky dough forms. Scrape the sides as needed.
Add Extras
Add cocoa powder, chocolate chips, protein powder, or coconut if using. Pulse just until combined.
Shape into Bites
Roll tablespoon-sized portions into balls. If too sticky, lightly wet your hands for easier rolling.
Chill and Serve
Place in an airtight container and chill for 20 minutes before eating. Enjoy straight from the fridge or at room temp!

Notes

You can swap peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter. Use certified gluten-free oats if needed. For a sweeter touch, add a bit of maple syrup or honey—even then, it’s still naturally nourishing.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Snack, Healthy Treat
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American, Clean Eating

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bite
Calories: 120
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: No Sugar No Flour Energy Bites, Healthy Energy Balls, Sugar-Free Snacks, Vegan Snack Bites, Clean Eating Snack