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.
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.
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
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Dairy-free and gluten-free, these No Bake Chocolate Chia Energy Bites are the perfect snack for everyone!
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No Bake Chocolate Chia Energy Bites
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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