Energy Bites with Oats and Dates

Energy Bites with Oats and Dates

Chewy no-bake bites packed with oats, dates, and nut butter for a quick energy boost.

Total 50 min Makes 20 bites Calories 95/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Peanuts

These no-bake energy bites blend rolled oats and sticky dates with peanut butter and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. Rolled into bite-sized balls and chilled until firm, they make a portable snack for busy mornings, post-workout fuel, or lunchbox additions.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pitted dates, chopped
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method

  1. Place the chopped dates in a food processor and pulse until they form a sticky, coarse paste.

  2. Add the rolled oats, peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and salt to the food processor. Pulse until the mixture comes together and is evenly combined.

  3. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the mini chocolate chips and chia seeds until evenly distributed.

  4. Scoop out level tablespoons of the mixture and roll between your palms into 1-inch balls, arranging them on a parchment-lined tray.

  5. Chill the energy bites in the refrigerator until firm.

  6. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

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Energy Bites with Oats and Dates

These no-bake energy bites blend rolled oats and sticky dates with peanut butter and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. Rolled into bite-sized balls and chilled until firm, they make a portable snack for busy mornings, post-workout fuel, or lunchbox additions.

50 min 20 bites 95 cal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pitted dates, chopped
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method

  1. 1

    Place the chopped dates in a food processor and pulse until they form a sticky, coarse paste.

  2. 2

    Add the rolled oats, peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and salt to the food processor. Pulse until the mixture comes together and is evenly combined.

  3. 3

    Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the mini chocolate chips and chia seeds until evenly distributed.

  4. 4

    Scoop out level tablespoons of the mixture and roll between your palms into 1-inch balls, arranging them on a parchment-lined tray.

  5. 5

    Chill the energy bites in the refrigerator until firm.

  6. 6

    Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.