No-Bake Tropical Fruit and Coconut Energy Bites

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

Sweet, chewy energy bites packed with tropical dried fruit and shredded coconut, perfect for snacking on a sunny picnic day. This recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, turns rolled oats, unsweetened shredded coconut, dried pineapple chunks 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 16, 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 unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup, chopped dried pineapple chunks
• 1/2 cup, chopped dried mango strips
• 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp chia seeds

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, 1/2 cup chopped dried pineapple chunks, 1/2 cup chopped dried mango strips, and 2 tbsp chia seeds.
2. Step 2: In a small microwave-safe bowl, gently warm 1/2 cup natural peanut butter and 1/4 cup honey for about 30 seconds until pourable, then stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract.
3. Step 3: Pour the peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly with a sturdy spoon or your hands until evenly combined and sticky.
4. Step 4: Using your hands, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
5. Step 5: Refrigerate the energy bites for at least 30 minutes until firm before packing them for your picnic snack.