Description
These Coconut Oat Energy Bites are a simple, tasty snack perfect for supporting your weight loss goals. They give you sustained energy without the guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup peanut butter or almond butter
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine the rolled oats, shredded coconut, chia seeds, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, mix the honey (or maple syrup) and nut butter until smooth.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Stir well until everything is thoroughly combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Roll the chilled mixture into small, bite-sized balls.
- Store the energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For a lower sugar option, reduce the honey or maple syrup slightly.
- You can add 1 tablespoon of flaxseed meal for extra fiber.
- If the mixture seems too dry, add a teaspoon of water or milk substitute.
- These store well in the fridge for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: Approx. 100-120
- Sugar: Varies based on sweetener
- Sodium: Low
- Fat: Healthy fats from nut butter
- Saturated Fat: Moderate
- Unsaturated Fat: Present
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Moderate
- Fiber: Good source
- Protein: Moderate
- Cholesterol: 0mg