Chocolate Hazelnut No-Bake Energy Bites

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-30 · Updated 2026-06-30

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Sweet and satisfying no-bake bites combining oats, cocoa, and toasted hazelnuts for a quick and healthy snack. This American-inspired recipe (gluten free, vegetarian), ready in about 10 minutes, turns rolled oats, hazelnuts, unsweetened cocoa powder 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

1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup, toasted and chopped hazelnuts
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup natural peanut butter
1/4 cup honey
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 large bowl, combine 1 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts, 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1/4 tsp sea salt.
Step 2: Add 1/2 cup natural peanut butter, 1/4 cup honey, and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is sticky and well combined.
Step 3: Fold in 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips evenly throughout the mixture.
Step 4: Using your hands or a small scoop, form the mixture into 16 bite-sized balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
Step 5: Refrigerate the energy bites for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.