No-Bake Chocolate Chip Energy Bites – Easy, Healthy, Delicious!
No-bake chocolate chip energy bites are perfect when you’re craving a little something sweet. Make them in 5 minutes for a healthy treat!
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These no-bake chocolate chip energy bites were inspired by Hail Merry Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites? Have you tried them? They’re really yummy, but like so many other ready-to-eat treats and snacks, pretty pricey. So I decided to make my own version, and, darn’ they’re really tasty too!
Even better, my chocolate chip enerby bites have twice as much protein and almost half the amount of sugar as my competitor. Win, win!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Ingredients for No-Bake Chocolate Chip Energy Bites
- Almond flour. For the best texture, choose a super-fine almond flour, like Bob’s Red Mill fine almond flour.
- Protein powder. Some of my favorite options include: Naked brown rice protein, Noosh almond protein, or
- Almond oil. I used almond oil in keeping with the almond theme. Avocado oil or expeller-pressed high-oleic sunflower oil also work well.
- Pantry staples. Pure maple syrup and salt.
- Dark chocolate chips.
Nutrition
One no-bake chocolate chip energy bite has approximately 130 calories, 8 grams of carbohydrates (2 grams of fiber, 4 grams of sugar), and 2 grams of saturated fat.
This recipe is gluten-free, vegetarian, DASH and MIND diet friendly, and has vegan and low-FODMAP options in the recipe notes.
Chocolate Chip No Bake Energy Bites
Ingredients
- 1 cup fine almond flour
- 1 scoop protein powder of choice, see recipe notes
- 2 tablespoons almond oil , or avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips {or vegan chocolate chips}
Instructions
- Combine almond flour, protein powder, oil, maple syrup, and salt in a food processor {or mixing bowl}. Process on high until mixture starts to form a ball {or mix well with a fork or hand mixer}. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Shape into ~10 1-inch balls, and place on a dish. Eat immediately or, cover with plastic wrap, and store in refrigerator until ready to eat.
Notes
- Designs for Health Whey Cool Unsweetened Grass Fed Protein
- PureLean Vegetarian Protein Powder
- Naked Rice Organic Brown Rice Protein (Low FODMAP, Vegan)
- PaleoPro Protein Powder (Paleo, Low FODMAP)
- Noosh {Unflavored} Almond Protein Powder (Paleo, Vegan)
Nutrition
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A perfect energy bite and tasty too.
A perfect energy bite and tasty too. Thanks for sharing this with us.
You are a genius! Theses are amazing. I made mine with 1.5 tablespoons of water instead of oil and they still turned out delicious. Thank you so much for sharing this ???
Hi Selina! Thanks so much 🙂 I love hearing about other people’s adaptations~glad to hear they were just as tasty with water in place of the oil. Cheers!
Hi! Can these be made without protein powder? Thanks
Hi Lexi! Absolutely, you can make these without protein powder. If the dough is s little too moist, try adding a little extra almond flour. Cheers!
I looked at these last night on the couch and was drooling— my goodness, this is awesome! I haven’t tried those other bites, but you know me, I’m all about a budget friendly choice! Look great EA!
You’re so sweet Liz!! I’m trying to imagine you drooling on the couch-LOL 🙂 I know you love a good bargain too-I think I need to get some good budgeting tips from you!!
Oh, yum! These look so good. I’ll have to give them a try soon!
Thanks so much Christy! Have a wonderful weekend!
These sound like the perfect treat! Coincidently I was recipe testing last night to get less sugar and more protein/fiber in a batch of chocolate chip cookies. Will definitely try your recipe. : )
Thanks so much Lauren! At first my son said they need more sweetener, but then proceeded to eat a whole bunch of them over the past couple of days, so I think he likes them as is 🙂 Cheers!
The ultimate chocolate cookie dough! I am going to make some for my next big hike up the mountain!
Hi Denise! Yes!!! I hope they give you an extra oomph of energy on your hike 🙂 It’s a beautiful day here in San Diego-wish I was hiking instead of sitting at my desk. Enjoy!!
Thanks so much Whitney! I’m getting ready to have another one for an afternoon snack 🙂
Yum!! These look amazing! Such a tasty little treat 🙂
Thanks so much Kristina! We’re almost done with the 1st batch. Will definitely be making another batch soon 🙂
These look adorable and delicious!