Almond Chia Energy Bites (Printable)

Nutritious bite-sized snacks with almond butter, chia seeds, oats, and a touch of honey for natural energy.

# Components:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup rolled oats (100 g, certified gluten-free if needed)
02 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
03 - 2 tablespoons shredded coconut (optional)

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1/2 cup almond butter (120 g)
05 - 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (60 ml)
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Mix-Ins

07 - 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips (40 g, optional)
08 - Pinch of sea salt

# Method:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, blend rolled oats, chia seeds, and shredded coconut if using.
02 - Incorporate almond butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until the mixture becomes sticky.
03 - Fold in chocolate chips and a pinch of sea salt evenly throughout the mixture.
04 - Using damp hands or a small cookie scoop, shape the mixture into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls.
05 - Place the formed bites on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
06 - Store energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in barely fifteen minutes with zero baking required, which means you can make them while listening to a podcast or chatting on the phone.
  • Unlike most energy bites that taste like cardboard trying too hard, these actually taste like a treat you'd want to eat.
  • One bite genuinely holds you over, whether you're at your desk, heading to the gym, or just need a moment of calm.
02 -
  • If your mixture feels too wet and won't hold its shape, you've either added too much honey or your almond butter was extra thick; chill it for five minutes and it'll come back to life.
  • Damp hands are your secret weapon for rolling without frustration, and the finished bites actually release more easily when your palms are cool rather than warm.
03 -
  • Measure your almond butter by weight if you can, since spooning it directly into a cup often packs it too densely and throws off your ratios.
  • If you're making these for a crowd, shape them all at once and then refrigerate the entire tray; they'll be perfectly set and ready to pack when you need them.
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