Description
Easy, no-bake energy bites perfect for kids’ snacks. Made with simple ingredients and loved by my own kids, Leo and Mia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup peanut butter (or other nut/seed butter)
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Stir until well combined and everything is coated.
- Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1-inch in diameter.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Notes
- You can substitute mini M&Ms for chocolate chips for a fun twist.
- Try adding shredded coconut or chia seeds for extra nutrition.
- If the mixture is too dry, add a tiny splash of milk or water.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: ~150
- Sugar: ~10g
- Sodium: ~50mg
- Fat: ~8g
- Saturated Fat: ~1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~18g
- Fiber: ~2g
- Protein: ~4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg