Energy bites make excellent little snacks for after school, throughout the day, or as an afternoon pick-me-up. No bake energy bites are relatively easy to make. You get to control the ingredients and tweak to your liking. Grabbing these bites for a boost is usually way better than the packaged alternative.
No Bake Energy Bites
Many recipes for energy bites contain peanut butter. We made peanut butter oatmeal energy balls and loved them. Due to common peanut allergies, they are not the option for everyone. Even if your kids aren’t allergic to peanut butter, you don’t want to worry about their friends coming over after school who might have an allergy. Another much-loved attempt at homemade energy balls were pumpkin spice granola bites. These tasty morsels are packed with all sorts of nutrients and fiber and excellent for busy kids with crazy schedules.
Copycat Aussie Bites are another winner in the snack department. When we went hiking last month, we loaded up on trail mix and added in some of our favorite energy bites. During a strenuous adventure, the power snacks are the ultimate treat to have on hand. Taking small food and water breaks allowed us to explore Matthiessen State Park further during the intense heat.
Now, we have another scrumptious recipe to add to the power snacker lineup – cranberry no bake energy bites.
Cranberry No Bake Energy Bites Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup oatmeal
- 2/3 cup coconut
- 1/2 cup flaxseed meal
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries chopped
Instructions
- Add oatmeal and coconut in a food processor and process for 10 seconds or until fine.
- Add flaxseed, chia seeds, honey, coconut oil and vanilla and process until combined, about 15-20 seconds.
- Fold in cranberries.
- Use a 1 tablespoon portion scoop to shape into balls.
- Set in refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm up. Store in a resealable bag.
Notes
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Will your family like these cranberry energy bites?
Sarah L says
August 15, 2018 at 12:38 amThese are much better than those energy bars they sell in the grocery. You know exactly what’s in them.
Barrie says
August 15, 2018 at 9:45 amYUM! I can’t believe but I have all these ingredients at home right now! I’ll be making them soon.
Jennifer says
August 15, 2018 at 9:46 amAwesome! Let us know how you like them!
rana durham says
August 15, 2018 at 10:50 amthese look so fun to make with the family and tasty. i love that cranberries is in this as well as flaxseeds to keep it healthy.
Maryann D. says
August 15, 2018 at 3:08 pmCranberry No Bake Energy Bites Recipe sounds like a recipe I would enjoy. I would take these to work!
Deb E says
August 15, 2018 at 8:54 pmI eat oats and flaxseed meal I grind myself, every day, so this recipe is for me. I love all the ingredients and usually leave out the sugar or sweetening since the fruit is enough sweetness for me.
Danny says
August 25, 2018 at 2:11 pmThese looks tasty! I’m a fan of anything no bake, I’m a complete newb in the kitchen. This looks like a nice way to get comfortable with prepping delicious and healthy snacks. 🙂
Lisa says
August 28, 2018 at 7:14 amWow, that looks so tasty!