No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Almond Energy Bites
Simple no-bake energy bites packed with oats, almond butter, and dark chocolate chips, perfect for a quick and healthy snack. This no-cook recipe (vegan), ready in about 10 minutes, pairs rolled oats, almond butter, maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 12, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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 maple syrup
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup almond butter, and 1/4 cup maple syrup. Stir until well mixed.
- Step 2: Add 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips, 2 tbsp ground flaxseed, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp sea salt. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Step 3: Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, form the mixture into 12 evenly sized balls approximately 1 inch in diameter.
- Step 4: Place the energy bites on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.






