No-Bake Energy Bites (2 Ingredients)

These no-bake energy bites are made with only two ingredients and they’re packed with protein, healthy fats, and energy-boosting oats. These energizing “bites” are perfect for busy people on the run. You can take them along as a quick and nutritious snack.

Table of Content

• Why make these energy balls?
• Ingredients and substitutes
• No-bake energy bites
• Variations
• More snacks
• Frequently asked questions
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• Printable Recipe
• Join the conversation

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I always want to add oats to our family diet. It's incredibly nutritious packed with antioxidants, lowers cholesterol, and can improve blood sugar and these are just a few of the benefits. Granola is a bit hit in our home so making these no-bake energy balls with them seemed like the next best thing.

Why make these energy balls?

• The fact that we use granola means we don't need many ingredients. Granola itself is made with oats, nuts, and dried fruits, But, often it also had a few other healthy ingredients like flax seeds, chia seeds, coconut, etc.
• These energy bites can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week, but we doubt they will last that long!
• This batch is perfect for use for a week and yet I often double the batch and keep them in the fridge for longer so you can grab them during the day.
• The taste of sweet dates along with the fiber from the oats is perfect for healthy snacking for both kids and adults during the day especially the afternoon sweet craving. It also makes a great treat to substitute dessert.
• You can use store-bought granola of course. I use homemade granola and every time its a new recipe. For example,
  • Healthy Granola Recipe - Dates and seeds
  • Homemade Granola Recipe with Almond and Blueberries
  • Best Granola Recipe Pecan Pie
  • How to make Granola Toasted Coconut and Cashews
  • Homemade Granola

Ingredients and substitutes

• Dates - This is the glue that keeps it all together!! But if you do not like dates you can use either almond butter or peanut butter. You can then add some dried fruits such as cranberries and raisins for sweetness.
• Granola - This is where this gets interesting every single time you make these bites. I make many different flavors of granola using old-fashioned oats. Basic homemade granola, cranberry almond granola, almond blueberry granola, toasted coconut granola, maple pecan I like to call pecan pie granola, dates, and sunflower seed granola. So every time it's a new version of these energy bites.
• Spices - I think cinnamon is the most preferred in our home but you can add pumpkin spice or gingerbread spice if you prefer.
• Optional ingredients - you can also throw in a few chia seeds, chocolate chips, nut butter, honey if you like it sweeter,

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No-bake energy bites

• Soak dates - Place the dates in a heat-proof bowl and pour some boiling water about 2 inches over the dates. Soak for 10 minutes then drain them well. Pit the dates and discard any loose dry skin.
  Pro tip - soaking the dates will ensure they become smooth when put in the food processor.

• Granola - Add the granola (and spices) to the food processor and pulse until breadcrumb consistency. Remove into another bowl for a few minutes.
• Dates - To the same food processor add the dates and pulse until smooth.
• Combine - Return the crushed granola to the food processor and pulse until combined. Transfer the content to a bowl and make sure everything is well combined.
  Pro tip - The food processor can leave large chunks uncombined.

• Balls - take about 2 tablespoons worth of mixture and shape into a smooth ball. At this time you can also add any other dry ingredients such as flours, or wet ingredients such as nut butter to the mixture and combine well. (see variations for ideas)
  Pro tip- you can use a cookie scoop to make sure all balls are similar in size. A golf size ball makes a perfect single serving.

• Store - Place the energy balls in a baking tray lined with parchment paper and let them air dry for 30 minutes to an hour before you store them in an airtight container.
  Pro tip - airdrying them in a tray will prevent them from sticking.
• Storage - these will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. You can even freeze them in freezer-safe bags for up to a month.

Variations

• Peanut butter bites - add 2 to 4 tablespoons of peanut butter to the dates along with the crushed granola.
• Oatmeal bites - add an additional cup of toasted rolled oats to the mixture.
• Maple syrup energy bites - you can reduce some of the dates and add an additional 2 tablespoons of maple syrup or honey.
• Coconut bites - add 1 cup of shredded coconut to the mixture and stir to combine. Make sure to store them in the refrigerator.
• Almond, cashew bites - add ½ cup almond butter or cashew butter to the mixture and combine well before you shape into balls.
• Granola seed balls - use granola that conatins sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, or even sunflower seed butter to the mixture.
• Flax bites - some granola contain whole or ground flaxseeds but you can also add ground flax seeds to the mixture before shaping into a ball.
• Protein balls - add ½ cup protein powder to the mixture before shaping into balls.
• Chocolate bites - add ½ cup cocoa powder to the mixture to make chocolate energy bites!
• Gluten-free balls - of course, use gluten-free granola or oatmeal to make glutenfree bites.
• Wet ingredients - such as grated carrots, can be added to the energy bites but these must be stored in the fridge, do not have a long shelflife and need to be consumed without 2 to 3 days.

More snacks

• Homemade Yogurt Parfait
• Sugar-free Granola Bars
• Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins
• Best Ever Zucchini Muffins or Carrot Cake Muffins
• Blueberry Banana Smoothie, or Banana Dates Smoothie
• Baked Potato Chips or Crispy Baked Potato Wedges

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