Almond Chia Energy Bites (Printer-Friendly)

Nutritious almond butter and chia seed bites make a quick, wholesome snack or energy boost.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if required, 100 g)
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 (optional, 40 g)
08 - Pinch of sea salt

# Method:

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

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They're done in 15 minutes, no oven required—just mix, roll, and chill while you shower.
  • One bite actually keeps you satisfied instead of leaving you hunting for more food an hour later.
  • Your kitchen smells like toasted oats and chocolate instead of burnt something-or-other.
02 -
  • If your almond butter is too stiff, the mixture becomes impossible to work with—let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes or add it slowly and stir longer.
  • Cold hands are your friend when rolling; it keeps the mixture from sticking and making everything frustrating.
  • These will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for a full week, which means you can make them on Sunday and forget about snack decisions for days.
03 -
  • Make them in bulk on a quiet Sunday morning and you'll feel organized and healthy for days, which is a feeling money can't buy.
  • If you find the mixture is too soft even after chilling, you added too much honey—next time, go slightly lighter and adjust to taste.
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