Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Energy Bites (Naturally Sweetened)
Try this Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Energy Bites Naturally Sweetened recipe
Try this Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Energy Bites Naturally Sweetened recipe
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup ground flax seed
- 1/3 cup honey or agave nectar
- 1 cup (dry) oatmeal (i used old-fashioned oats although use gluten-free oats if making this gf)
- 2/3 cup toasted unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 tablespoonâ chia seeds (optional)
- 1 teaspoonâ vanilla extract
- Carbohydrate 1.81647350180428 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 2.62316825259753 g
- Fiber 1.39995997396917 g
- Protein 1.26347425128676 g
- Saturated Fat 0.363765600398788 g
- Serving Size 1 1 -25 bite (6g)
- Sodium 8.75025001061945 mg
- Sugar 0.416513527835108 g
- Trans Fat 0.119856375113142 g
- Calories 33 calories
Step-by-step
- Stir all ingredients together in a medium bowl until thoroughly mixed.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least half an hour, to make the mix easier to handle and mold.
- Once chilled, roll into balls of whatever size you would like. (Mine were about 1" in diameter.)
- Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week. Makes about 20-25 balls.
- *If the mix seems to dry, add in an extra tablespoon or two of honey or peanut butter.
- If the mix seems too wet (which may happen if you use natural peanut butter), add extra oatmeal.
The ingredient list leaves out how crucial the resting temperature is for binding peanut butter and honey without applying heat. Ground flax seed and old-fashioned oats absorb moisture differently depending on ambient kitchen warmth, which directly impacts cohesion.
Texture Control and Chilling
Refrigerating the mixture for at least 30 minutes solidifies the fats in the peanut butter, allowing oats and coconut flakes to hold their spherical shape under pressure. If natural oils separate and the batch feels too wet, add oatmeal one tablespoon at a time until the mass holds firm without sticking to palms. Conversely, crumbly dough requires another splash of honey or peanut butter.
Freezing and Storage
Storing these portions in an airtight container in the refrigerator preserves quality for up to one week. For longer preservation, arrange the formed spheres on a parchment-lined baking sheet until solid, then transfer them to a freezer-safe bag for up to two months. Thaw individual portions at room temperature for ten minutes before consuming.
