Creamy almond butter, almonds, fruit, and seeds make these energy-bites the perfect healthy snack!
I am always looking for ways to make life a little easier. Having wholesome snacks around the house helps me from reaching for processed, packaged foods. These little bites are a great healthy snack. They are loaded with good-for-you ingredients including almond butter, oats, cranberries, nuts, and seeds! These make a great grab-and-go breakfast, or a mid-day snack to help you keep your hunger cravings at bay! These are also very easy to customize based on your preferences, or the ingredients you have on hand.
Ingredients for Almond Chocolate Energy Bites
- Creamy Almond Butter – NOT an almond butter that separates, I like this one
- Gluten-Free Old Fashioned Oats
- Honey
- Chopped Almonds
- Dark Chocolate Chips
- Dried Cranberries
- Chia Seeds
Chocolate Energy Bites Instructions:
This snack could not be easier to make! Just combine all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and stir until everything is completely combined. Then you’ll roll the mixture into balls and store them in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.
How do I store Almond Butter Balls?
These delicious bites should be stored in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to two weeks or in the freezer for three months. They keep their shape best when still cool, so these are perfect for pulling from the freezer and putting into your lunchbox for a mid-morning pick-me-up!
Tips for Making Energy Bites
- Use old-fashioned oats – Steel-cut oats are a bit too tough and chewy, and quick-cooking and instant oats are likely to become too soft and mushy to hold up in this recipe.
- Honey can be swapped with maple syrup if you’d like, but the extra sticky texture of honey helps these balls bind together.
- Use a creamy nut butter that does not separate. I like this one.
- Use a small cookie scoop to portion out the balls.
- If you have an almond allergy, the nut butter can be subbed for seed butter and the chopped almonds can be substituted with more dried berries.
Other No-Bake Snack Recipes
- Keto No-Bake Cookies
- No-Bake Toasted Coconut and Almond Granola Bars
- Coconut Mocha Almond Butter Espresso Balls
- No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
- Peanut Butter and Chocolate Protein Bites
- Almond Butter Espresso Balls
Almond Chocolate Energy Bites
Creamy almond butter, almonds, fruit and seeds make these energy bites the perfect healthy snack!
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup creamy almond butter (NOT an almond butter that separates. I use Barney Butter)
- 1 cup gluten free old fashioned oats
- 3/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a medium or large size mixing bowl and combine until completely mixed.
- Roll into balls. Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Balls Serving Size: Nutrition Calculated Per BallAmount Per Serving: Calories: 178Total Fat: 10.4gCholesterol: 0.2mgSodium: 2.1mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 2.9gSugar: 13gProtein: 4.2g
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
I’m obsessed with almond butter, too! It took me a few tries to get into it, but once I realized that it has its own taste (not like peanut butter) I was hooked. And I don’t blame you for adding it to your Amazon list! These energy bites look so good! I love the chocolate almonds in here. I think I could snack on these all day!
Jen | Baked by an Introvert says
Almond butter is the BEST! Thank goodness for Amazon subscriptions. It certainly is a life saver. I love making snack bites with it and your version sounds amazing. I’m totally digging the chocolate almonds here too!
Kristine | Kristine's Kitchen says
I cannot live without almond butter! It’s my favorite in treats like this. I could eat those chocolate almonds by the handful, and I’m totally making these energy bites asap!
Laura at I Heart Naptime says
These look absolutely amazing! Love all the almond and chocolate added, too!
Jessica - The Novice Chef says
Oh how I love almond butter… and then to pair it with dark chocolate almonds?!? Delicious!
Blair @ The Seasoned Mom says
My kids and I have definitely been into the energy balls recently. Your version sounds delicious! Those chocolate almonds!!! And Barney Butter is the best!
Sandi (@fearless_dining) says
My name is Sandi and I am a fellow peanut butter addict. No spoon required LOL.
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
These look terrific, love the ingredients in these bites!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I’d like to keep a few of these in my purse at all times! They look delish!
Michelle De La Cerda says
I try to keep a stash of peanut butter and almond butter in my cupboard at all times just in case of those days. 🙂 These energy bites look awesome!
Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says
I have to work all day today so these energy bites are EXACTLY what I need to be bringing with me! Love love LOVE the almonds, chocolate, and chai combo going on!
Ginny McMeans says
I am loving these energy bites and I have got to buy those Blue Diamond Chocolate Almonds. Fantastic!
marcie says
Those almonds wouldn’t last 5 minutes around me, and neither would these bites! I love almond butter too and the chia seeds are making these even more irresistible to me!
Jessica @ Jessica in the Kitchen says
I am so obsessed with energy bites! They are beyond delicious and so easy and convenient. These look so delicious Annie!
Meghan says
I’ve heard that chocolate is not gluten free…is it only certain kinds? The almond package doesn’t indicate whether or not it is.
Annie Holmes says
Hi Meghan, The Blue Diamond Chocolate Almonds are gluten free. The only two almonds they sell that are not gluten free are the Jordan almonds and the Soy Sauce and Wasabi. You can check the BD website for more info.
aimee @ like mother like daughter says
Oh my goodness, energy bites are my favorite. These ones look like they are full of so much goodness! I wish I could bite into one right now!
Francin says
How many servings do you make?
Francin says
To continue my last comment regarding servings–the reason I just would like to have an idea of the serving size/amount per energy bite is so that I may log it into my fitness diary– They look amazing, by the way! Thanks!
Annie Holmes says
Hi Francin,
It really depends on how large you roll them, but mine were close to golf ball size and I get approximately 18-20 balls per recipe. 🙂 I hope that helps!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
I love love love those almonds and these energy bites are the perfect use for them!