No-Bake Honey Almond Energy Bites with Chia Seeds

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-21 · Updated 2026-06-21

Nutty and lightly sweet energy bites packed with oats, honey, almond butter, and chia seeds, perfect for a portable, wholesome picnic snack. This recipe (gluten free, vegetarian), 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
• 1/3 cup honey
• 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup, chopped roughly slivered almonds
• 1/4 tsp sea salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup almond butter, 1/3 cup honey, 2 tbsp ground flaxseed, 2 tbsp chia seeds, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/4 cup roughly chopped slivered almonds, and 1/4 tsp sea salt.
2. Step 2: Stir the mixture vigorously until all ingredients are fully incorporated and sticky enough to hold shape.
3. Step 3: Using your hands, form the mixture into 12 equal bite-sized balls, about 1 inch each. Place them on a parchment-lined tray.
4. Step 4: Refrigerate the energy bites for at least 30 minutes until firm. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.