No-Bake Dark Chocolate Almond Energy Bites

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Chewy, nutrient-packed energy bites with dark chocolate chunks and crunchy almonds perfect for a guilt-free sweet treat. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, layers rolled oats, almond butter, honey into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. 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 American cuisine 110 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup rolled oats, 1/4 cup chopped almonds, and 2 tbsp flaxseed meal, mixing evenly.
  2. Step 2: Add 1/2 cup almond butter, 1/4 cup honey, and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the dry ingredients, stirring until a sticky dough forms.
  3. Step 3: Fold in 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips evenly throughout the mixture.
  4. Step 4: Using clean hands, roll the mixture into 12 equal-sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
  5. Step 5: Place the energy bites on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.

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