Rainbow Energy Bites (No Bake + Kid-Approved!)
These colorful no bake energy bites pack wholesome ingredients and fun rainbow mix-ins into perfectly poppable snacks that'll have both kids and adults reaching for seconds. Ready in just 45 minutes with zero oven time required!
Ingredients
- 1½ cups old-fashioned oats
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter, seed butter or other nut butter
- ⅓ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons ground flax seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ cup rainbow mix-ins, combination of: mini M&Ms or chocolate chips, dried cranberries/blueberries, shredded coconut, etc.
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix oats, ground flax seeds, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together peanut butter, honey, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until well combined. Fold in your chosen rainbow mix-ins.
- Refrigerate mixture for 30 minutes to make it easier to roll.
- Roll mixture into 1-inch balls (using a tightly packed 1 tablespoon measure or scoop).
Notes
- Customize – Feel free to swap in whatever mix-ins you like. Chopped dried fruit, seeds, different types of chocolate chips, or even crushed freeze-dried berries all work beautifully.
- Freeze – These freeze incredibly well! Make a double batch and freeze half for later. They'll keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Storage – Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Nutrition – Is only an estimate and is based on mini m&m's, dried cranberries and unsweetened shredded coconut. It will vary based on the products and mix-ins you choose.
- For additional tips and variations, please see the main post.
Nutrition
Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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