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No Bake Chocolate Chia Energy Bites

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Chewy and delicious grab-and-go fuel, these No Bake Chocolate Chia Energy Bites are perfect for stashing in your purse, gym bag, or desk drawer.

Picking up a no bake chocolate chia energy bite.

Everyone knows I’m not a huge cake or sweets person, but I do love chocolate. If I’m ever craving something sweet, a bit of chocolate usually does the trick! And these No Bake Chocolate Chia Energy Bites fulfil the craving without any guilt. Each batch makes 24 bites but you can easily double them up and pair them with a piece of fruit to turn them into a convenient breakfast on the go. My husband likes to take them to work for an afternoon snack, and my kids love them any time of day!

Ingredients

  • Peanut butter: Creamy, sweet, and nutty flavor, while also packed with protein and other nutrients, the peanut butter helps to hold the bites together.
  • Honey: Naturally sweetens the balls.
  • Cinnamon: Adds warmth and a bit of spice to the energy balls, while providing antioxidants.
  • Salt: Balances the other flavors.
  • Oats: I usually use old-fashioned oats, but you can use quick oats as well.
  • Chia seeds: A great source of fiber, protein, and magnesium, they have a very subtle, nutty flavor.
  • Coconut: Unsweetened shredded coconut is a bit chewy, adds some moisture, as well as antioxidants.
  • Flax seed meal: Ground flaxseed is easily digestible, basically flavorless, and full of omega-3s and fiber.
  • Chocolate chips: Pops of sweet, rich, chocolatey flavor in the chia seed energy balls.

How to Make No Bake Chocolate Chia Energy Bites

Start your chia energy bites by whisking your peanut butter and honey in a large mixing bowl.

Stir in the cinnamon and salt, then add the oats and chia seeds.

Followed by the flax seed meal and coconut. Stir until everything is evenly mixed.

Scrape down the sides using a rubber spatula, then add the chocolate chips and stir. Take your mixture and using your hands or a cookie dough scoop, roll them into bite sized balls.

No bake chocolate chia energy bites.

Serve immediately, or chill in the fridge if you prefer, and enjoy your No Bake Chocolate Chia Seed Energy Balls!

Easy Substitutions

  • Swap peanut butter. Any nut butter could be used in place of the peanut butter, like almond butter or cashew butter.
  • Toss in more mix-ins. Try adding raisins, chopped nuts, or other dried fruit instead of the chocolate chips.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are energy balls actually healthy?

While I can’t speak to all store-bought brands, these homemade energy balls are indeed good for you and healthy. Full of fiber, protein, and other nutrients without any preservatives or added sugars.

Will chia seeds give you energy?

Containing protein and essential amino acids, yes! Chia seeds help to stabilize blood sugars and give you an energy boost.

How long do homemade energy balls keep?

Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to two weeks, or in the freezer for a couple of months!
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No Bake Chocolate Chia Energy Bites

4.35 stars average
Liz Della Croce
Chewy and delicious grab-and-go fuel, these Chocolate Chia Energy Bites are perfect for stashing in your purse, gym bag, or desk drawer.
PREP: 10 minutes
TOTAL: 10 minutes
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Servings24

Ingredients
 

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter and honey until smooth. Stir in cinnamon and salt.
  • Add oats, chia, coconut and flax seed meal to the bowl and stir until evenly incorporated.
  • Use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl so that all ingredients are combined then stir in chocolate chips.
  • Use a small/medium cookie scoop to form into bite-sized balls. Can be served immediately or chilled if you prefer them cold.

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Liz’s Notes

Energy bites can be kept in an air-tight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.9g | Protein: 2.6g | Fat: 4.6g | Saturated Fat: 1.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.5g | Sodium: 44mg | Fiber: 1.8g | Sugar: 4.8g


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73 responses to “No Bake Chocolate Chia Energy Bites”

  1. Diane Pyle Avatar
    Diane Pyle

    Fan these be frozen?

  2. Marissa Avatar
    Marissa

    Love these energy bites! I have made them three times now. The whole family loves them. I use Manuka honey as a slightly healthier version of honey. My son has a nut allergy so we also substitute sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter. We like the all natural butters so they did turn out a little crumbly, but I found that when I formed the balls I was able to make them stick together. I plan to add a little more honey next time to make it a little easier to form. Thanks so much for such a great recipe!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Ahhh I’m so glad you enjoyed these Marissa! Great idea to use sunflower seed butter!!!

  3. Lily Avatar
    Lily

    These are really delicious! Thanks so much for the recipe!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Of course! Enjoy!