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Meal-Prep Friendly No-Bake Energy Bites

These no-bake energy bites are perfect for busy mornings. They combine wholesome ingredients like oats, almond butter, and chia seeds for a quick and nutritious breakfast option that you can prepare ahead of time.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Refrigerate 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 22 bites
Course: Breakfast
Calories: 91

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup Almond butter
  • 1/4 cup Pure maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp. Chia seeds
  • 1/2 tsp. Pure vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch Kosher salt
  • 1 cup Old-fashioned oats toasted
  • 1/2 cup Bittersweet chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Airtight container

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, stir together almond butter, maple syrup, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Fold in the toasted oats, then the chocolate chips.
  2. Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes.
  3. Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls (about 1 heaping Tbsp each). Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 91kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 6mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4.5g

Notes

These energy bites are a convenient and healthy way to start your day, especially when you're short on time. They are also great for snacks.

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