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Fruity Monster No Bake Energy Bites are nutrient-dense and delicious savory bites with a hint of natural sweetness. Perfect to refuel post-workout, as an after-school snack, or for an energy boost when you’re busy and on the go.
This post and recipe card updated August 19, 2019
Everyone who knows me knows that I love to eat indulgent foods. And the early recipes on the blog prove that! I’ve been working to incorporate healthier options the last few years, and quite honestly those are some of my favorites.
I could eat Chicken Chickpea Salad every day. Chili Garlic Baby Bok Choy is a light, healthy and incredibly flavorful side dish. And Crunchy Baked Fish Sticks are light and a fun take on classic fish sticks.
I also love to snack and, now that I work from home, I can go to the fridge or pantry at any time. And of course, I tend towards the unhealthy. So I’m working on healthier options, beginning with Fruity Monster No Bake Energy Bites
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS
- They’re so easy to make, and you get a delicious mix of savory and sweet in every bite
- They’re easily customizable and freezer-friendly
- Many of the ingredients are loaded with nutrients
INGREDIENTS FOR FRUITY MONSTER NO BAKE ENERGY BITES
Fruity Monster No Bake Energy Bites contain a number of nutrient-dense ingredients, beginning with oats and seeds.
- Rolled oats – I use a combination of Old Fashioned Oats and Quick Oats (high in protein and potassium)
- Flax Seed (high in Omega-3, fiber, and potassium)
- Ground Chia Seeds (high in protein, fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, and magnesium)
Check your grocery store bulk dry foods section for these ingredients! That way you can just buy what you need, especially if you don’t use them very often.
Dried fruits and peanut butter add natural sweetness and creaminess, while still adding more health benefits.
- Creamy Peanut Butter (high in potassium)
- Raw Honey (good source of antioxidants)
- Dried Cranberries (high in Vitamin C and manganese)
- Dried Mission Figlets (high in fiber, potassium, and iron)
But let’s be honest…it’s no fun when it’s ALL healthy! So I add some additional sweetness
INGREDIENT SUBSTITUTIONS FOR FRUITY MONSTER NO BAKE ENERGY BITES
Instead of honey, use Agave Syrup or Maple Syrup. I have not tried these options, so you may need to adjust the amounts.
Keep the bites gluten-free by using gluten-free oats.
If you don’t like cranberries or figs, use your favorite dried fruits. Just remember to roughly chop whatever fruit you do use.
Instead of raw coconut, you can lightly toast it before adding it to the mixture. And if you don’t like coconut, you can omit it.
STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS
Combine dry ingredients in one bowl, wet ingredients in another bowl.
Whisk wet ingredients together until smooth. Add dry ingredients to wet, and stir well to combine
Using a mini cookie scoop, scoop the mixture into your hands and form into balls. Place all of the bites onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and place in the fridge for 30 minutes to set.
FRUITY MONSTER NO BAKE ENERGY BITES ARE FOR EVERYONE AND EVERY OCCASION!
Store them in the fridge at eye level! That way when you’re craving a snack, it’s the first thing you see.
Your kids will love them as a fun and nutritious after-school snack.
They’re great as a post-workout snack to refuel your body.
Pack them into snack-sized bags and grab them before you head out the door…they’ll be a perfect snack to keep you satisfied.
STORING AND FREEZING FRUITY MONSTER NO BAKE ENERGY BITES
Store Fruity Monster No Bake Energy Bites in an airtight container in the fridge. Stored well, they’ll keep in the fridge for at least 2 weeks.
Stored in the freezer, they will last about 3 months.
FREEZING INSTRUCTIONS:
- Line a baking sheet with Parchment Paper, and space the bites on the baking sheet.
- Place in the freezer for 4-6 hours
- Store Fruity Monster No Bake Energy Bites in a sealed Ziploc Bag in the freezer
- Remove them from the freezer an hour before eating
MORE DELICIOUS SNACK RECIPES
- Baked Zucchini Carrot Tots
- Easy Pan Fried Mushrooms
- Crispy Baked Egg Rolls
- Cheddar Fig Honey Bites
- Crispy Fried Onion Straws
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Fruity Monster No Bake Energy Bites
Fruity Monster No Bake Energy Bites are nutrient-dense and delicious savory bites with a hint of natural sweetness. Perfect to refuel post-workout, as an after-school snack or an energy boost when you’re on the go.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Old Fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup quick oats
- 2/3 cup coconut flakes
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- 1 Tablespoon ground chia seeds
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/4 cup Mission figlets, chopped
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup M&M Minis
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup raw honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together oats, coconut flakes, flaxseed, chia seeds, cranberries, figlets, chocolate chips and mini M&M's
- In another bowl, add peanut butter, honey, and vanilla. Mix together until well combined and smooth
- Add peanut butter mixture to dry mixture, stirring well to fully incorporate.
- Using a mini cookie scoop, scoop into hands and form balls.
- Place all of the bites onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet
- Place energy bites into fridge for about 30 minutes to set.
Notes
Check your grocery store bulk dry foods section for oats, flaxseed and chia seed! That way you can just buy what you need, especially if you don’t use them very often.
Store the bites in the fridge at eye level! That way when you’re craving a snack, it’s the first thing you see.
STORING AND FREEZING FRUITY MONSTER NO BAKE ENERGY BITES
Store Fruity Monster No Bake Energy Bites in an airtight container in the fridge. Stored well, they’ll keep in the fridge for at least 2 weeks.
Stored in the freezer, they will last about 3 months.
FREEZING INSTRUCTIONS:
- Line a baking sheet with Parchment Paper, and space the bites on the baking sheet.
- Place in the freezer for 4-6 hours
- Store Fruity Monster No Bake Energy Bites in a sealed Ziploc Bag in the freezer
- Remove them from the freezer an hour before eating
INGREDIENT SUBSTITUTIONS
Instead of honey, use Agave Syrup or Maple Syrup
Keep the bites gluten-free by using gluten-free oats.
If you don’t like cranberries or figs, use your favorite dried fruits.
You can certainly use crunchy peanut butter, and it will add another layer of texture.
If you don’t like coconut, then omit it. If you like coconut you could change it up and lightly toast the coconut before adding it to the mixture.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 3Amount Per Serving: Calories: 105Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 39mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 2gSugar: 9gProtein: 2g
Nutrient values are estimates only. Variations may occur due to product availability and food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients, etc
Cheese Curd In Paradise
Wednesday 21st of August 2019
We make a version of these at our house and my kiddos love them! I love that you add coconut and cranberries to your energy bites- I bet that is amazing with the chocolate!
Karyl
Thursday 29th of August 2019
Thank you! Yes, the coconut and cranberries add a great punch of flavor and texture
Leslie
Wednesday 21st of August 2019
Great back-to-school recipe here! This is one the whole family can enjoy and even help make!
Karyl
Thursday 29th of August 2019
Thanks Leslie! Yes, these are great for the kids to help, and so perfect as a snack
Mahy
Wednesday 21st of August 2019
Ahhh, these look so nice! Love the pop of color and the size - these would be perfect to take with me when to help me get through a long day. Looks like I can make a big batch of them in advance!
Karyl
Thursday 29th of August 2019
Thanks Mahy! Yes you can definitely make a big batch. When I do that I keep them in the fridge right at eye level so it's the first thing I see and grab
GUNJAN C Dudani
Tuesday 20th of August 2019
Now that the school are re-opening in couple of weeks these no bake energy bites are going to come in very handy. My daughter loves to snack on any energy bites and I am definitely including this recipe in my to do list.
Karyl
Thursday 29th of August 2019
I hope your daughter loves them as much as I do! They are really delicious
Tynia
Tuesday 20th of August 2019
My kids love energy bites. I like the m&ms in this recipe, it’ll be a nice treat for them.
Karyl
Thursday 29th of August 2019
Thanks Tynia! I kind of threw in the M&M's as a last-second addition, and so glad I did