Almond Chia Energy Bites (Printable Version)

Nutritious almond butter and chia seed bites with oats, perfect for a quick healthy snack.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

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

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1/2 cup almond butter
05 - 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Mix-Ins

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

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, chia seeds, and shredded coconut if using.
02 - Add almond butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry mix. Stir thoroughly until the mixture becomes sticky and evenly blended.
03 - Fold in mini dark chocolate chips and a pinch of sea salt evenly throughout the mixture.
04 - Using damp hands or a small cookie scoop, form the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls.
05 - Place formed balls onto 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 Advice:

01 -
  • No baking required—just mix, roll, and chill while you do something else.
  • They taste decadent but are genuinely good for you, which feels like winning at snacking.
  • Endless ways to customize them based on what's sitting in your cabinet.
02 -
  • Don't skip the chilling step—these need time in the fridge to set, or they'll be soft and crumbly instead of holding together as a proper bite.
  • Use almond butter that's actually butter and not oil—the separated kind won't bind the ingredients together properly.
03 -
  • Chill your mixing bowl in the freezer for five minutes before starting if your kitchen is warm—cold equipment keeps the mixture from getting too soft.
  • A small cookie scoop makes these look more uniform and gets them shaped faster than rolling by hand.
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