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
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I have made these many times and they are always great! Perfect for a snack or to help my sweet tooth. I usually add some protein powder to them also :)
I must have done something wrong because mine look nowwhere near as pretty as these and didn’t come together into balls very well. The oats just kept falling out or not sticking. I don’t know how i could have screwed these up!
Suggestions for a substitution since we’re allergic to almonds? I can use sunflower seed spread, but what about the almond flour?
Hi Wendy! Maybe oat flour?
My husband and I made these yesterday with almond butter. I did substitute the almonds for walnuts. Wow! These were incredible!
Thank you again for another fantastic recipe.
These have been a family favorite for years! With back to school upon us, my son requested these in his lunchbox! Thanks!!
This look wonderful but I’m wondering if the oats, cranberries and chocolate HAVE to be gluten-free. If you did not use gluten-free which you have to make other adjustments to the recipe?
Definitely! No adjustments would be necessary. :)
Seriously the BEST snack ever! I can’t stop eating these!
Love this recipe!! Thank you for sharing. The only thing I added it was 1/2 cup of coconut oil. It goes so fast in my house that I have to make double recipe!!
Thanks for the recipe! I didn’t have almond flour so used Pamela’s GF flour blend, which is mostly rice flour. I know it isn’t as nutritious but the consistency, and flavor turned out great. I also added chopped Medjool dates as I’m pregnant and trying to increase my date intake! They’re yummy!
I love your blog! I too was diagnosed 2013 (September 23 to be exact) and cannot eat oats to this day. My body cross reacts. :( no more oatmeal chocolate chip cookies for me, or ANYTHING else with oats. Every recipe I find for protein balls or granola bars or portable snacks seem to include. Leaving me most disappointed. Have you tried quinoa flakes or popped quinoa in any of your recipes? I will be subbing quinoa flakes and maple syrup and using almond butter. Makes for a happier gut here.
I’m allergic to oats & was scrolling through the comments to see if anyone tried quinoa flakes. How did they turn out?!
Are there any nutritional information on these energy bites, i.e. Calories count, fat, carb and protein grams. Thanks in advance.
My whole family loves these! Great recipe. Thanks!
Can you tell me your tips and tricks on freezing these?