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Seven chocolate chip energy bites made with oats stacked on a white plate, perfect for quick breakfast ideas recipes.

No-Bake Chocolate Chip Energy Bites

Make these simple, no-bake energy bites to improve your breakfast routine. This recipe is quick to prepare and stores well for busy mornings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Refrigerate 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 91
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup almond butter
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp. chia seeds
  • 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch Kosher salt
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats, toasted
  • 1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Medium bowl

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, stir together the almond butter, maple syrup, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
  2. Fold in the toasted oats, then fold in the chocolate chips.
  3. Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes.
  4. Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls, using about 1 heaping tablespoon for each ball.
  5. Store the finished balls in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks, or freeze them for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 91kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 6mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Notes

When you prepare breakfast like this, you create moments that matter. Think about how you can adapt this recipe for your family's needs, perhaps by using gluten-free oats if needed, just as I did when making pancakes with my son.

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