Chocolate-Dusted Almond Butter Energy Bites
No-bake, nutrient-packed energy bites combining almond butter, oats, and cocoa powder for a quick, wholesome 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 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.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup almond butter, 1/4 cup honey, 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 tbsp ground flaxseed, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp sea salt. Stir until a sticky, uniform dough forms.
- Step 2: Fold in 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips evenly through the mixture.
- Step 3: Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, roll the mixture into 12 bite-sized balls about 1 inch in diameter.
- Step 4: Place the energy bites on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
