No-Bake Oatmeal Bites are a delicious and nutritious snack that takes just minutes to make and they're packed with wholesome ingredients. These delicious little energy balls may be healthy but they feel like a treat!
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Oatmeal is a super nutritious and also very versatile ingredient. Everyone loves oatmeal cookies, right? And of course, oats are a natural for breakfasts, like maple walnut overnight oats, chocolate baked oatmeal, cranberry oatmeal muffins, or slow cooker oatmeal. Oat flour, which is made from ground oats, is a great gluten-free baking ingredient in recipes like pumpkin muffins.
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Why we love it
- Quick and easy: It takes just ten minutes to make these no bake oatmeal energy balls.
- Simple: All you need is a few simple ingredients and only one bowl for this easy energy ball recipe.
- Healthy: These oatmeal energy bites are high in healthy fats, protein and fiber, so they are a perfect snack to fuel your day without guilt.
- Customizable: You can add or change ingredients to your liking with this basic recipe.
- Convenient: These peanut butter oatmeal balls are perfect as an easy snack to grab and go, pre or post workout, or just any time you need a pick me up. They are also portable to take along in packed lunches, on hikes, or road trips. And these easy energy bites are a perfect healthy snack for kids.
Ingredients for oatmeal bites
Ingredient quantities and full instructions are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Oats: Use quick cooking oats, rolled oats or old fashioned oats for these energy balls. Don't use instant oats or steel cut oats. Oats are naturally gluten free, but they are often processed in a facility with grains containing gluten. This can cause cross contamination, so look for certified gluten-free oats on the label.
- Shredded coconut: Look for unsweetened shredded coconut.
- Hemp seed: Hemp seeds have a nice nutty flavor and they are super nutritious, too. These tiny seeds are high in protein and loaded with healthy fats. Find out more about this nutrient powerhouse here at Healthline.
- Peanut butter: I prefer to use all natural peanut butter, containing only peanuts, for these healthy oatmeal bites. However, feel free to use whatever you have on hand, and you can use either crunchy peanut butter or creamy peanut butter.
- Maple syrup: A small amount of pure maple syrup adds a touch of sweetness and also acts as a binder.
- Mini chocolate chips: You really need the mini chips for these little bites. Regular chocolate chips are too large. I use dark chocolate chips to keep this recipe as nutritious as possible.
How to make it
In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients.
Roll the mixture into one inch balls. Enjoy!
Variations and Tips
- Coconut: If you aren't a fan of coconut, you can replace it with extra oats, or dried cranberries or raisins.
- Seeds: Ground flax seeds are good substitutes for hemp seeds. Chia seeds are great too.
- Nut butter: If nut allergy is an issue, you can easily replace the peanut butter with sunflower butter. If not, almond butter or cashew butter work well too.
- Sweetener: you can replace the maple syrup with agave syrup and a teaspoon of vanilla extract. Or use honey if you aren't vegan.
- Chocolate chips: As long as you use mini chips, you can make these no-bake oatmeal bites with milk chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, or even butterscotch chips.
- Add-ins: Add two tablespoons of cocoa powder for chocolate oatmeal bites. Try a teaspoon of ground cinnamon or a quarter teaspoon of sea salt, even a pinch of red pepper flakes. You can also add a scoop of protein powder for super protein balls.
- Scoop: Use a cookie scoop or melon scoop to ensure the oatmeal balls are uniform size.
- Storage: Store these no-bake oatmeal bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. To freeze, freeze the energy balls first on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Then store them in the freezer in a freezer-safe container, (like a zip-lock bag) for up to three months.
More healthy snacks
- Spiced Lemon Roasted Chickpeas
- Gluten-Free Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
- Hemp Protein Bars - Chocolate Cranberry
- Buckwheat Banana Bread
- Baked Zucchini Fritters - Gluten Free
- Oven Fried Green Tomatoes (Or Air Fried)
- Easy Chia Energy Balls (No Bake) Chia Seeds For Energy
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No-Bake Oatmeal Bites
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup quick oats
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup hemp seed
- ¾ cup peanut butter
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients.
- Roll the mixture into one inch balls. Enjoy!
Notes
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- Coconut: If you aren't a fan of coconut, you can replace it with extra oats, or dried cranberries or raisins.
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- Seeds: Ground flax seeds are good substitutes for hemp seeds. Chia seeds are great too.
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- Nut butter: If nut allergy is an issue, you can easily replace the peanut butter with sunflower butter. If not, almond butter or cashew butter work well too.
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- Sweetener: you can replace the maple syrup with agave syrup and a teaspoon of vanilla extract. Or use honey if you aren't vegan.
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- Chocolate chips: As long as you use mini chips, you can make these no-bake oatmeal bites with milk chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, or even butterscotch chips.
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- Add-ins: Add two tablespoons of cocoa powder for chocolate oatmeal bites. Try a teaspoon of ground cinnamon or a quarter teaspoon of sea salt, even a pinch of red pepper flakes. You can also add a scoop of protein powder for super protein balls.
- Scoop: Use a cookie scoop or melon scoop to ensure the oatmeal balls are uniform size.
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- Storage: Store these no-bake oatmeal bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. To freeze, freeze the energy balls first on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Then store them in the freezer in a freezer-safe container, (like a zip-lock bag) for up to three months.
Savita
These No-Bake Oatmeal Bites are a game-changer! Tried the recipe and couldn't believe how easy and delicious they turned out.
Marta
These oatmeal energy bites have really given me the boost that I need to get through my midday slumps. I love how easy they are to make, too!
Colleen
I'm glad to hear this, Marta. Thanks for commenting!
Elaine
Oh, man. I both love and dislike I found this recipe. I love it because it's so delicious, but I dislike it because now I want to make it every few days. 😉
Colleen
Hi Elaine! I'm happy that you love these energy bites. Good thing they're so easy to make!
Bernice
I was immediately drawn to this recipe. I make up a batch and the kids are loving them in their lunchboxes.
Colleen
Hi Bernice. These oatmeal bites are perfect for packed lunches!
Chenee
These were THE BEST! I love that they came together so easily and they were so tasty!
Colleen
Hi Chenee, this is great to hear! Thanks for sharing.
Dina and Bruce
Made these today. Had to put them away cause we could not stop eating them, they are so good!
Colleen
I'm glad you liked the oatmeal bites, Dina and Bruce!
Naelle
I made mine extra chocolatey using cocoa powder. Really good, thanks for sharing!
Colleen
You're welcome, Naelle! Thanks for commenting.
Biana
These oatmeal bites look so fun! A great idea for an easy breakfast.
Justine
These are fantastic! I love having these on hand for my kids to snack on when they get home from school.
Colleen
Hi Justine! So happy to hear that your kiddos love these healthy oatmeal bites!
Meymi-Pastry and Beyond
They look so cute! I love the addition of pomegranate in these healthy and easy to make energy bites!
Colleen
Meymi, these energy bites are extra special because of the pomegrantate, for sure, and SO easy to make!
Emily
I love that you've made these heart shaped, so cute!
Colleen
Emily, these are cute, tasty, and healthy, too!
Nico @ yumsome
Oh my, I bet these are so gorgeous with the pomegranate. I love that I wouldn't have to veganise them, either - win-win in my book! Pinning for later! xx
Colleen
hey Nico, pomegranate is so yummy in these bites, but you could use dried cranberries, raisins, or really any dried fruit!
Camilla Hawkins
These heart shaped bites look so adorable and no doubt very heart healthy too:-)
Colleen
Camilla, these are healthy for ♥ for sure!
Sam | Ahead of Thyme
Wow, these are soo cute! And I love how easy they are to make!
Colleen
Thanks Sam! They are cute, but more importantly super easy, healthy, and tasty 🙂
Leanne | Crumb Top Baking
Love that these are quick, easy and healthy! And they're a cute shape too. I'll have to add this combo to my energy bite rotation! Happy Sunday!
Colleen
Thanks Leanne! The heart shapes are fun, but like I mentioned, they are easy to just roll into balls, too. 🙂