Chocolate Espresso No-Bake Energy Bites with Chia Seeds

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Rich and energizing no-bake bites combining chocolate, espresso, and chia seeds for a quick pick-me-up snack. This recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 10 minutes, turns rolled oats, natural peanut 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.

Prep: 10 min Serves 12 International cuisine 110 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup natural peanut butter, and 1/4 cup honey. Stir together until well mixed.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tsp instant espresso powder, 2 tbsp chia seeds, and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the oat mixture. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  3. Step 3: Fold in 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips. Refrigerate the mixture for 15 minutes to firm up slightly for easier rolling.
  4. Step 4: Using your hands, roll the chilled mixture into 1-inch diameter balls, making approximately 12 bites. Place on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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