No-Bake Strawberry Almond Energy Bites
Sweet, nutty, and portable energy bites packed with oats, almond butter, and fresh strawberries—ideal for a quick picnic snack or on-the-go treat. This American-inspired recipe, 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
- 1/3 cup, crushed freeze-dried strawberries
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips
- 1/8 tsp salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup almond butter, and 1/4 cup honey. Stir vigorously until smooth and sticky.
- Step 2: Add 1/3 cup crushed freeze-dried strawberries, 2 tbsp ground flaxseed, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips, and 1/8 tsp salt. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Step 3: Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, form the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls, rolling them firmly to hold shape.
- Step 4: Place the balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set before packing for your picnic.






