Description
A delicious blend of oats, nuts, and nut butter, these energy bites are a quick, healthy snack that satisfies cravings and nutritional goals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups oats
- 1 cup protein powder
- 1/2 cup almond or peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup egg whites
- 1/2 cup nuts or seeds (optional)
- 1/2 cup dried fruit (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the oats, protein powder, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
- Blend wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the nut butter, honey or maple syrup, egg whites, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until evenly combined.
- Add optional ingredients: Fold in the nuts or seeds and dried fruit for added texture.
- Spread the mixture: Transfer it onto the baking sheet, pressing down firmly to form clusters.
- Bake: Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown, stirring halfway through.
- Cool and break: Allow to cool completely before breaking into clusters.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to a week in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: energy bites, healthy snacks, easy recipes, oatmeal snacks, no-bake energy bites