No Bake Almond Energy Bites!! So easy to make and delicious! Pack these for a weekday snack and avoid the vending machine at work!
Happy Monday, you guys!
This weekend was crazy for me. I cranked through a handful of recipes: testing, prepping, running up and down my stairs because we are still in the midst of our kitchen renovation. My little bar sink and kitchen have never seen this much action.
Ever.
I am also heading to Miami on Thursday to attend the South Beach Wine and Food Festival with KitchenAid! I’ll be watching chefs from The Food Network and The Cooking Channel, going to food demonstrations, events and will be doing social media for KitchenAid. Follow along on my Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! I am a huge fan of Chrissy Teigen and she will be there, hosting an event. It’s sold out, so I can’t go but if I run into her, I’m totally going to have a fan girl moment. Oh, and with Giada too, for sure. If I meet her.
This week will, of course, be insane and I have a million things to do before I leave. Isn’t this always the case? I feel like I am always crazed right before a trip. Anyone else feel like this?
Well, good thing I have some of my no-bake almond energy bites. These are the best! I make a big batch of these and eat these throughout the week.
And YES, these are packed with dried fruit, some peanut butter chips and a 1/4 cup of mini chocolate chips. They are also packed with whole flaxseeds, almond meal and almond butter. I’m not calling these healthy but these are a great snack and afternoon pick-me-up!
And with everything, you don’t want to eat the entire plate in one sitting. Well, I guess you could if you wanted to but I think one at a time works great!
I hope you give these a try! And be sure to check back here on Thursday .. I’ll have something sweet!!
- 1 heaping cup of gluten free old fashioned rolled oats*
- ¼ cup sunflower nuts
- ¼ cup peanut butter chips
- ¼ unsweetened shredded coconut flakes
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup golden raisins (optional)
- ⅓ cup ground almond flour or ground flaxseed
- ¼ cup cashews or almonds
- 1 tablespoon whole flaxseeds
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips (use vegan, non-dairy if preferred)
- 1 tablespoon agave
- ¾ cup natural almond butter
- Using your food processor, pulse together all of the ingredients until combined. Using a cookie scoop, scoop out the energy bite mixture and shape into balls using your hands.
- Place onto a baking sheet, plate or in a container and place in the refrigerator for at least an hour, or overnight. Energy bites can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 3-5 days.
I’m more than a little jealous right now. Not just because of the chance of a Giada sighting, but MIAMI. The weather is gonna be perfect! You’ll be such a happy camper. Food and sun!
These look completely delicious. And I came to work this morning without much to sustain me, so I’m really needing a few of these right now!
Hope everything gets done before your trip, but just focus on how much fun you’re gonna have!
I am so jealous that you are headed to Miami! I hope you have an awesome time!
Aren’t energy balls like this amazing? I love that there are so many things you can do with them, and so many different flavours you can make,
Sounds like you’ll have a blast at the conference, Alice! Can’t wait to hear all about it! These energy bites are just calling my name! I love that they’re no bake and filled with lots of nutritious ingredients. Just what I need for this Monday morning!
Well with the week you have coming up it sounds like you will need some of these terrific little Energy Bites! Have a great time!
You’re amazing!! And these are too 🙂
Love these – perfect for pre and post runs!!
Alice I love how simply these come together! I add ground flax to pretty much all of my baking because it is such a powerhouse — so many good things in these!
Have fun in Miami Alice and enjoy some nice weather! I haven’t made energy bites in a while and can’t wait to try this recipe! They look perfect!
Looks yummy! thanks for sharing your favorite snack and have a great trip!! p.s. love the video!
Sounds like you’re staying busy! I had quite the baking fiasco this weekend, too! These energy bites would be a great way to keep me going. I love all the ingredients you used 🙂
Enjoy Miami! It’s going to be so nice there!! Thanks for inspiring me to make energy bites. It’s been a while since I last had some.
TOTALLY jealous of your upcoming trip, Alice!!! If I was your neighbor I would sneak over and pack myself in your suitcase! 😉 Can’t wait to see all the pics you post, so I can be seriously green with envy! Anyways, I can’t believe you are doing all this cooking pretty much without a kitchen! You are a serious rock star, my dear! LOVE LOVE LOVE these energy bites! I could use ohhhh about a million of these right about now! Love that they are no bake too! Perfect! Cheers, dear! <3
Yay, have a great time in Miami, Alic! Love these energy bites! They’re packed with everything I love and make the perfect snacks for on the go:)
Miami sounds like so much fun — I hope you have a wonderful time! I love no-bake energy bites — they’re the perfect snack/breakfast/treat that you can feel good about!
I love making this sort of snack to keep around the house. Delicious and healthy!
I love the addition of golden raisins! So yummy Alice!
You are too cute! I love your video and these bites are the perfect snack!
Say hi to Giada from me, met her twice when I was in LA. Can you take me with you to Miami? 🙂
SO jealous you’re going to the food festival, I totally want to go to that one day!!!
I’ll just drown my sorrows by popping ALL these energy bites. LOVE how simple they are! Pinned!
These look great. They’ll be perfect for hiking this summer! Jealous of your trip to Miami it’s gonna be 6 degrees tonight in NH!!
This looks like the perfect snack for my kids. Off to make some now!
These look wonderful! Have fun in Miami!
Have fun in Miami! These little energy bites would be great for traveling!
Alice, absolutely love the video. You are awesome! Love the recipe too.
Have a great trip Alice! 🙂 the video was fantastic! love these energy bites!
I LOVE homemade energy bites so much and these look so addicting, yet full of healthy goodness at the same time! I’d eat them all. 😉
So much better than the cookies I’m usually eying mid-afternoon!!! Delicious!
OEMGEEE- I cannot – simply cannot wait to read your recaps of the South Beach Wine and Food Festival!
BTW – Alice, these bites sure are rocking!
These look fantastic! Have a great time!
Loved the video and I’m gonna make these for our next road trip!
These look fantastic! Have a great trip!
This looks so good! It looks like your having a fun time on your trip! So exciting!
I run out of energy by 3pm so I need these in my purse to make it! Love the loaded almonds and flaxseeds in the recipe. Oooo and great video too!
I made these powerful balls once or twice, always raw. They are so yummy, easy to transport and indeed give you so much energy!!