No-Bake Chia Coconut Energy Bites

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Simple, nutritious energy bites packed with chia seeds, shredded coconut, and a touch of honey, perfect for a healthy snack anytime. This recipe (vegan option, gluten free), ready in about 10 minutes, turns rolled oats, chia seeds, unsweetened shredded coconut 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 large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup rolled oats, 3 tbsp chia seeds, and 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut.
  2. Step 2: Add 1/2 cup natural peanut butter, 1/4 cup honey, and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly with a wooden spoon until a sticky, uniform dough forms.
  3. Step 3: If using, fold in 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips evenly.
  4. Step 4: Using clean hands, roll the mixture into 12 equal-sized balls about 1 inch in diameter. Place on a parchment-lined tray.
  5. Step 5: Refrigerate the energy bites for at least 30 minutes until firm. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.

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