These chewy nut-free energy bites come together in minutes and are perfect for on-the-go breakfasts, after-school snack attacks and the “I’m starving” announcements that somehow happen immediately after dinner. They’re also an option for most classrooms and extracurriculars.
If your family tears through snacks at alarming speed, these no-bake energy bites deserve a permanent spot in your rotation. Packed with oats, flax, sunflower butter and chocolate chips, they hit that sweet spot between a treat and an actually-filling snack—and because they’re easy to make ahead, they’re the kind of recipe that helps to saves your sanity all week long.
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 45 minutes
Makes 20 to 24 energy bites
Ingredients for Nut-Free Energy Bites
1 cup oats
2/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1 tbsp chia seeds
1/2 cup ground flax
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup sunflower butter
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions for Nut-Free Energy Bites
In a large bowl, mix all ingredients until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least half an hour.
Once your dough is chilled, roll into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Originally published in the ParentsCanada Fall 2018 issue. Recipe excerpted from The School Year Survival Cookbook by Laura Keough and Ceri Marsh. Photo by Maya Visnyei.
