No-Bake Cranberry Chocolate Almond Energy Bites are gluten free, energizing snacks that taste like cookie dough! Easy and made in 1 bowl.
“These have been a family favorite for years! With back to school upon us, my son requested these in his lunchbox! Thanks!!”
Where are my snackers at?
Let me be more specific – where are my snackers who like said snacks to be gluten free, packed with good-for-you-ingredients, AND taste like cookie dough?
That’s what I thought.
Today I’ve got the snack recipe to end all snack recipes — No-Bake Cranberry Chocolate Almond Energy Bites. These energizing, protein-packed bites are made in one bowl with pantry staples and are even freezer friendly.
Did I mention they taste like cookie dough?
Filling Combo of Protein, Carbs, Fat and Fiber
Oat-based, naturally-sweetened, and full of protein and fiber, these no bake energy bites provide a boost of energy whenever you need it.
They have just the right amount of sweet and completely satisfy when I’m craving something on the decadent side, too. That said, be sure to use dark chocolate chips vs milk or even semi-sweet to avoid tipping them into the dessert category.
Snack time, pre-workout time, anytime is a good time to have a No-Bake Cranberry Chocolate Almond Energy Bite. I bet you have nearly all the ingredients on hand so let’s get to it!
How to Make No Bake Energy Bites
This recipe blissfully falls into the “add everything into a bowl and stir” category. Woo! That said, to a large bowl add:
- Certified gluten-free old fashioned oats
- Almond flour
- Peanut butter
- Dried cranberries
- Dark chocolate chips
- Sliced almonds
- Chia seeds
- Honey
- Vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Mix everything together with a fork then, if the mixture sticks to your hands when you try and roll it, incorporate 1-2 additional Tablespoons almond flour until the mixture is no longer sticky.
Last step is to scoop out 2 Tablespoons worth of the mixture (I use a cookie scoop) then roll into balls and refrigerate until set (or let’s be real – devour 5 immediately.)
No-Bake Cranberry Chocolate Almond Energy Bites will stay nice and chewy in the fridge for 4-5 days, or you can pop them into the freezer to have on hand whenever you need a boost.
I hope you love these perfectly delicious, no-bake gluten-free snacks as much as we do – enjoy!
More Healthier Snack Ideas
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Granola
- Homemade Chewy Granola Bars
- Grain Free Granola
- Maple Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars
- Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites
- Green Smoothie Muffins
Ingredients
- 1/2 – 3/4 cup super fine almond flour
- 1 cup certified gluten free old fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1/4 cup gluten free dark chocolate chips, Enjoy Life recommended
- 1/4 cup gluten free dried cranberries, Ocean Spray recommended
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 Tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- pinch of salt
Directions
- Stir together 1/2 cup almond flour plus remaining ingredients in a large bowl until well combined. If mixture sticks to your hands, incorporate 1 additional Tablespoon of almond flour at a time until it’s no longer sticky.
- Scoop 2 Tablespoons of the mixture then form into balls and place into a storage container. Refrigerate until set. Can be frozen.
Notes
- These no-bake bites will keep for 4-5 days in the refrigerator and freeze very well.
Nutrition
Nutritional values are estimates only. Please read our full nutrition information disclaimer.
Kristen,
Will these last a few days unrefrigerated in an airtight container? Can’t wait to make them!
Hi Amy! The oats are what really need to be refrigerated since they’ll become hydrated by the oils in the peanut butter, and are raw, vs baked.
Saw you on Hello Iowa today and going to make these right now!
I hope you love them, Shirley!!
For real, just make a double batch! Going snowshoeing tomorrow (Iowa finally gets snow) & needed a healthy last minute snack. Everything needed was in my cupboard & they mix up quick! This one will go on repeat! Thanks
Fantastic! So glad to hear these were easy to whip up with what you already had on hand. Thanks so much for your feedback, Lynn!
I love making big batches of these! Do you happen to have nutrition facts for them?
So happy to hear that, Hannah! Look for estimated nutritional information to be added to recipes later this year!
I’ve literally been making these for yrs. I usually make them into bars and theyre a great after school snack! Best energy balls recipe.
I’m so glad you love them so much, Emily!! Thank you so much for your feedback and recipe rating!