No-Bake Energy Bites
These no-bake energy bites are naturally sweetened, nutritious, portable, and satisfying.
These are the perfect healthy snack for work, home, school, and more!
I used to love eating granola bars. Since transitioning to whole food, plant-based eating, I am always hunting for snacks with simple, natural ingredients. But these snacks are few and far between.
This homemade no-bake energy bite recipe fits the bill! It only has three natural ingredients and no added sugar.
These no-bake energy bites are:
Whole food, plant-based
Gluten-free
Refined sugar-free
They’re also filling and delicious!
It’s also a sweet treat and a healthier alternative to store-bought granola bars. They are perfect for taking on the road for trips, to work, or to pack for school lunches!
They also make an excellent pre-workout or post-workout snack that is easy to take to the gym.
They’re so quick and easy to make. I love that they do not have to be baked, which saves time. I’m all for saving time in the kitchen!
I take these when traveling, but I also make them at home often. They are good for breakfast or when you want something sweet yet healthy!
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More About the Ingredients
I share nutritional info on these ingredients so that you know how different foods affect your body.
If you eat some of these foods often, you will see a change in your health!
For the oats, if you have celiac disease or are gluten sensitive, get gluten-free rolled oats.
Oats don’t have gluten in them. But if they aren’t specifically labeled gluten-free, they can have traces of gluten. This is due to cross-contamination.
I eat oats almost every day! They are nutritious, versatile, and taste great!
Oats are:
Loaded with minerals and vitamins
High in antioxidants, which can fight inflammation.
High in fiber. Fiber can help keep you fuller longer. This can, in turn, help with weight loss.
Helpful for stabilizing blood sugar.
The dates make the energy bites naturally sweet.
Dates are:
Full of antioxidants
High in vitamins and minerals
Have lots of fiber
Great for an energy boost
Tip: Put the dates in your blender before the other ingredients. This will help them get chopped up easier.
You can use almond butter or peanut butter for the nut butter. Look for nut butter free of sugar, salt, and oil.
I usually use almond butter in my energy bites.
Almond butter is:
High in protein
Has antioxidant properties
A healthy fat
High in fiber
Is good for stabilizing blood sugar.
No-Bake Energy Bites Recipe
Servings: 6 energy-bites
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups pitted dates
½ cup nut butter
½ cup rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
¼ tsp of sea salt (optional if you like sweet and salty)
Directions:
Make sure your dates are sticky. If they aren’t, you can soak them in warm water for 10 minutes or until they are moist. Then drain them. If your dates are already sticky, you can skip step 1.
Add your dates to a food processor and pulse until the dates are in small bits and start to form a ball. Use a spatula to push down any big pieces left toward the top of the food processor. Continue to process the dates until they are all in small bits.
Add in the rolled oats and the nut butter. Continue to pulse in the food processor. Do this until the ingredients are completely incorporated.
You may need to continue scraping the ingredients down from the top of the food processor. This will ensure that all the ingredients are incorporated.
Make the mixture into about eight balls. Put the balls onto a dish lined with parchment paper so it does not stick to the dish.
You can also press the mixture out flat and make these into bars. Put the dish in the freezer until the energy bites are firm.
You can store these either in the refrigerator or the freezer. They can get a little mushy if they sit out of the refrigerator or freezer for too long.
Enjoy!
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