Chocolate Almond Energy Bites

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No-bake energy bites packed with oats, almond butter, and dark chocolate chunks for a quick nutritious snack. This American-inspired recipe (gluten free), ready in about 10 minutes, turns rolled oats, almond butter, honey into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 16, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Serves 16 American cuisine 110 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups rolled oats, 1/2 cup almond butter, 1/3 cup honey, 1/4 cup ground flaxseed, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp sea salt. Stir vigorously until all ingredients are fully incorporated and sticky.
  2. Step 2: Fold in 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips evenly throughout the mixture.
  3. Step 3: Using a tablespoon measure, scoop mixture and roll into 1-inch diameter balls with your hands. Place each ball on a parchment-lined tray.
  4. Step 4: Refrigerate the energy bites for at least 30 minutes until firm. Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to one week.

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