Chocolate-Cherry No-Bake Energy Bites with Oats and Almonds

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Chewy no-bake energy bites loaded with oats, dried cherries, and almonds, perfect for a quick snack or on-the-go boost. This recipe (vegetarian), 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 120 calories and feeds 12, 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 12 International cuisine 120 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup almond butter, and 1/3 cup honey. Stir vigorously until the mixture is sticky and well blended.
  2. Step 2: Add 1/2 cup chopped dried cherries, 1/3 cup mini dark chocolate chips, 1/4 cup slivered almonds, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 2 tbsp ground flaxseed. Mix thoroughly to distribute all ingredients evenly.
  3. Step 3: Using clean hands, roll the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
  4. Step 4: Refrigerate the energy bites for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
  5. Step 5: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

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