These almond joy no-bake energy bites are the perfect breakfast or snack! Loaded with oats, almond butter, coconut and chocolate chips, they are much healthier than an Almond Joy candy bar!
Other snack recipes we love include monster energy balls , peanut butter oatmeal balls and these blender oatmeal muffins!
Almond Joy Energy Balls
When it comes to healthy snacks, almond joy energy balls are a top pick. They’re packed with protein and give you the perfect boost of energy! Some of my other favorites snacks are easy healthy smoothie recipes, hard boiled eggs and veggies with hummus.
These almond joy no-bake energy bites are the perfect snack when I’m craving something sweet. I love almond joy candy bars and fun variations like almond joy cookies or almond joy dip, but I can’t eat those all the time! These energy bites have a similar taste with flakes of coconut and chocolate chips!
Reason to Love Them
- Healthy. Made with natural sweeteners and packed with protein!
- Low in Calories. Less than 100 calories per serving!
- Gluten-free. All ingredients are typically gluten-free. Just make sure to check your labels!
- No-bake. Skip heating up the oven and make this easy no bake recipe!
- Freezer-friendly. The perfect freezer-friendly snack that’s perfect for grab and go!
- Customizable. Easily make swaps or additions based on what you have on hand!
- Sweet. Curb your sugar craving with a sweet treat that you can feel good about!
Ingredients
These are made with just a few simple ingredients and all natural sweeteners (instead of sugar and corn syrup):
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 serving protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
- 1/3 cup almond butter
- 2-3 Tablespoons honey
- 1-2 Tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips
They are similar to my energy balls recipe, but are made with almond butter and coconut instead. I like to keep both stocked in my freezer, because you never know which mood you’ll be in. ;)
How to Make No-Bake Energy Bites
These are SO easy to whip up and are prepped in just 10 minutes! Plus there’s no baking required, which is always a win in my book. Check out how to make them below.
Mix ingredients together
Line a small baking sheet with parchment, wax or freezer paper. Sometimes I like to use a silpat mat too.
In a blender or food processor, pulse the oats about 3-5 times to break them up. Be careful not to over pulse though…we don’t want them to have a powdery consistency.
Combine oats, protein powder, almond butter, 2 Tablespoons honey, coconut oil, coconut and chocolate chips in a medium-sized bowl. Mix until combined. Taste the mixture and add an extra Tablespoon of honey or coconut oil if needed.
Scoop and Store
Next scoop the balls out and place on the baking sheet about 1 inch apart. I like to use a small cookie scoop (about a Tablespoon) to form the balls. It makes the perfect bite-sized serving.
I also recommend flash freezing the energy bites for about 15 minutes so that they won’t stick together when you store them. You can flash freeze them while they are still on the baking sheet. Just stick the baking sheet in the freezer for about 15 minutes, or until the bites are firm.
Then transfer your energy bites to a zip top bag or container and store in the refrigerator or freezer. I love to keep mine in the freezer, so that they’ll last longer.
Storage
- Fridge: These energy bites will keep for about 2 weeks if stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Freezer: Add energy bites to a zip top freezer bag and store in freezer for up to 3 months. I like to label them so that I can easily find them in the freezer.
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Almond Joy Energy Bites
Ingredients
- ¾ cup old fashioned oats
- 1 scoop protein powder , vanilla or chocolate
- ⅓ cup almond butter
- 2-3 Tablespoons honey
- 1-2 Tablespoons coconut oil , melted
- ¼ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- ¼ cup mini dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line a small baking sheet with parchment, wax or freezer paper.
- Pulse the oats about 3-5 times in a blender or food processor to break them up. However, don't turn them into powder.
- Combine the oats, protein powder, almond butter, 2 Tablespoons honey, coconut oil, coconut and chocolate chips in a medium-sized bowl. Mix until combined. Taste and add an extra Tablespoon of coconut oil or honey if needed.
- Using a small cookie scoop (a little less than a Tablespoon), scoop balls and place them onto the baking sheet. Once they’re all on the pan, flash freeze them by placing the pan in the freezer for 10 minutes, or until hard. Then transfer to a zip top bag or container. Store in the refrigerator or freezer.
Notes
- Don’t over pulse the oats. They should not have a powdery consistency.
- If the mixture isn’t sweet enough, add another Tablespoon of honey or coconut oil.
- If you add extra ingredients and the mixture feels to dry, add a Tablespoon more of almond butter and 1/2 tablespoon of honey.
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Categorized as: American, Breakfast, Energy Balls + Bars, Freezer-Friendly, Meal Prep, Snacks, Vegetarian
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
Made these using 1 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp coconut oil and substituted the almond butter for PBfit. I had to add a couple table spoons of water to get it creamy enough to roll into balls, but they turned out great! Will have to make a double batch next time!
I’m so glad you like the energy bites Diana!
Easy healthy good
Yes! Love that. They really are so easy to make and healthy for you. Thanks for your review!
Could I substitute collagen for protein powder?
Yes, that will work too!
Could you use sprouted oats if you don’t have old fashioned oats?
I haven’t tried, but yes that should work! You may just need a little more nut butter depending on the consistency.
Sure would love to see a carb count on these recipes as I am a diabetic. :-)
Hi Di – there is a “nutrition” section at the bottom of the recipe card that will give you the carb count per ball :)
So delicious! My kids loved them, too! Thanks for sharing!
These have all my favorite flavors in a healthy snack option. Thanks for the great recipe!
These almond energy bites are so good! We love them for snacks on the go!
We love them too! So glad you enjoyed the energy bites!
These look SO GOOD! What kind of protein powder do you use? Is it optional?
I’ve been using Ideal Lean. I’ve used the brand from Costco as well.