Almond Chia Energy Bites (Printable)

No-bake almond butter bites with chia seeds and oats for a nourishing, easy snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup rolled oats (100 g), gluten-free if required
02 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
03 - 2 tablespoons shredded coconut (optional)

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1/2 cup almond butter (120 g)
05 - 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (60 ml)
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Mix-Ins

07 - 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips (40 g, optional)
08 - Pinch of sea salt

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, stir together rolled oats, chia seeds, and shredded coconut if using.
02 - Add almond butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Stir until the mixture is uniform and sticky.
03 - Gently fold in dark chocolate chips and a pinch of sea salt until evenly distributed.
04 - Using damp hands or a small cookie scoop, form the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls.
05 - Arrange the bites on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
06 - Store the energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They come together in minutes with ingredients you probably already have, no oven required.
  • They actually taste good enough to feel like a treat, not a chore.
02 -
  • If your almond butter is too thick and won't mix, warm it slightly—just 10 seconds in the microwave changes everything and saves you a sore arm.
  • The mixture will feel sticky and seem wrong at first, but that's exactly right; if it feels like cookie dough, you've nailed it.
03 -
  • Use damp hands for shaping instead of dry ones—it cuts down on sticking and makes the whole process less frustrating.
  • If you want them sweeter, add another tablespoon of honey; if you want less chocolate intensity, chop larger chips into smaller pieces so they distribute evenly.
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