Healthy Oatmeal Bites Recipe

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You'll love making this Healthy Oatmeal Bites recipe! Learn how to make snack-able oatmeal balls packed with coconut, peanut butter and chocolate. The perfect low calorie and high protein snack that can be eaten any time of the day.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Ingredients You’ll Need
Step-By-Step Instructions
Expert Tips
Variations
Storing & Freezing
Recipe FAQ’s
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Healthy Oatmeal Bites

Check out my Almond Butter Energy Bites and Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bites for more snack recipes.

Looking for a quick healthy snack or post-workout energy boost? Look no further. This healthy oatmeal bites recipe is just what you're looking for. They come together in a matter of minutes and travel well, so you can quickly grab how much you need and go.

These low-calorie energy balls are super healthy yet taste like an indulgent, sugar-heavy dessert. Made without any added refined sugar, these bites are a great way to cure a sugar craving while getting in plenty of protein and fiber.

There is not much to making these balls aside from mixing the ingredients into a dough, rolling it into bite-size balls, and refrigerating. The recipe makes about 40 bites which may seem like a lot but I promise you -they will be long gone by the end of the week!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Quick and convenient. Energy balls are easy to make with basic pantry ingredients.
Low calorie and high in protein. A great pre and post-workout snack!
Versatile. You can change up the ingredients to suit your personal tastes.
Kid-approved! Your kids will love these healthy snacks.
Great for meal prep. They store well and are great to grab and go.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Old Fashioned Oats: Aka rolled oats provide the base and structure of the balls. To make gluten-free energy bites, make sure your oats are certified gluten-free.
Coconut Flakes: Add rich, sweet flavor and a little crunch.
Peanut Butter: Helps bind the bites into a round ball shape. You can use any nut butter you enjoy or even sunflower seed butter if you’re nut-free.
Flaxseed: Adds a boost of fiber and protein and a crunch texture.
Mini Chocolate Chips: Give each ball bursts of rich chocolate flavor to balance the salty peanut butter.
Raw Honey: Sweetens things up without adding any refined sugar. Its sticky texture also helps the bites stay together.
Chia Seeds: Adds more fiber and protein and helps bind this snack together.
Vanilla Extract: For a hint of sweet dessert-like flavor.

Step-By-Step Instructions

Step 1: Make the no-bake oatmeal ball dough.

In a large bowl, add all ingredients. With a heavy spoon, mix together until a dense, workable dough forms.

Step 2: Chill the dough.

Transfer the bowl to the refrigerator to chill for about 30 minutes.

Step 3: Roll dough into balls.

Once chilled, with clean hands, roll dough into about 40 bite-size 1" balls.

Step 4: Store.

Transfer to an airtight container and chill for up to 2 weeks.

NOTE: You can print the FULL recipe with all ingredients & detailed instructions below!

oatmeal bites rolled in toppings on a plate.

Expert Tips

Toast the coconut in a dry skillet before adding it to release its fragrant flavor.
Be sure to allow the dough enough time to chill in the fridge. It will firm up and be much easier to work with.
If your bites keep falling apart, the mixture is too dry. Add peanut butter, a small amount at a time, and mix until it becomes stickier.
You could also skip making the balls and make bars instead. Simply spread the mixture into a square baking dish, chill and slice into squares or granola bar shapes.

Variations

When it comes to customizing your no-bake energy bites, the options are endless! Check out these no-bake energy bites ideas:

Double up on the chocolate. To make these oatmeal bites for the chocolate lovers in your life, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder to the mixture.
Make trail mix energy balls by adding M & M's and raisins to the mixture.
Pumpkin protein balls. Replace half of the peanut butter with canned pumpkin and add 1 to 2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice to the mix.
Nut Free Energy Bites. Use sunflower seed butter to replace the peanut butter for those on a nut free diet that can tolerate coconut.

Storing & Freezing

Storing: To maximize the shelf-life, store bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Freezing: These energy bites are great to make in batches and freeze for later. Simply freeze the balls in an airtight container for up to 3 months and thaw in the refrigerator before serving.

Recipe FAQ’s

How many calories is a protein bite?

There are 62 calories in each oat ball.

Can you eat raw oats in energy bites?

Yes. You can eat raw oats in energy bites. Allowing the mixture to sit for a little while helps the oats soften and become tender.

Can I use instant oats for energy bites?

You can. However, instant oats will soften much more than old-fashioned oats making the bites softer and less chewy.

Can I use steel-cut oats for energy bites?

Yes. However, the flavor and texture will be different. They won't be as soft and easy to chew.

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Yield: 40 Servings