No-Bake Citrus and Mint Energy Bites
Bright and refreshing no-bake energy bites combining zesty citrus, fresh mint, and wholesome oats for a quick snack. This recipe (gluten free, vegetarian), ready in about 10 minutes, turns rolled oats, ground flaxseed, almond butter 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
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup rolled oats and 1/4 cup ground flaxseed.
- Step 2: Add 1/2 cup almond butter, 1/4 cup honey, 1 tbsp orange zest, 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint leaves, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp sea salt.
- Step 3: Stir all ingredients together thoroughly with a wooden spoon or spatula until the mixture is sticky and well combined.
- Step 4: Using your hands, form the mixture into 12 equal-sized bite-sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Step 5: Place the energy bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
