Almond Chia Energy Bites (Printable Version)

Wholesome almond butter and chia seed bites with oats, perfect for a quick, no-bake snack.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free certified if needed)
02 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
03 - 2 tablespoons shredded coconut (optional)

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1/2 cup almond butter
05 - 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Mix-Ins

07 - 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips (optional)
08 - Pinch of sea salt

# Preparation Steps:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, chia seeds, and shredded coconut if using.
02 - Add almond butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture becomes fully combined and sticky.
03 - Fold in mini dark chocolate chips and sea salt to the mixture.
04 - Using damp hands or a small cookie scoop, roll the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls.
05 - Place the formed bites on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
06 - Keep the energy bites in an airtight container refrigerated for up to one week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're genuinely ready faster than you can pour a second cup of coffee, with zero baking required.
  • Chia seeds and almonds deliver lasting energy, so you won't hit that 3 p.m. crash.
  • You can make a week's worth in one sitting and actually look forward to grabbing one.
02 -
  • Damp hands are non-negotiable—dry hands mean the mixture sticks to you instead of staying in a ball, turning a quick task into a frustrating mess.
  • Don't skip the chill time or they'll fall apart the moment you grab one; the cold is what holds everything together until they set properly.
03 -
  • If your mixture feels too dry to hold together, add honey by the teaspoon until it reaches that sticky, cling-together stage—different nut butters have different moisture levels.
  • Roll them right after mixing when the temperature is perfect; if they sit too long at room temperature, they become harder to shape and you'll spend more time wrestling with them.
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