No-Bake Chia and Almond Energy Bites
Nutritious no-bake energy bites combining chia seeds, almond butter, and oats for a healthy snack that fuels your day in just minutes. This 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
- 3 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup (optional) mini dark chocolate chips
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup almond butter, 1/4 cup honey, 3 tbsp chia seeds, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Step 2: If desired, fold in 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips to add bursts of sweetness.
- Step 3: Using clean hands or a small cookie scoop, form the mixture into 12 evenly sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Step 4: Refrigerate the energy bites for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.






