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    Home » Snacks » Healthy Snack Bites Recipe

    Healthy Snack Bites Recipe

    Published: Oct 20, 2024 by Megan Porta · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This healthy snack bites recipe take less than 10 minutes to prep and you probably have all of the ingredients sitting in your pantry. Kids adore them! Great after school or anytime snack with no preservatives or unknown ingredients.

    Small hand reaching into frame to grab a snack bite from a bowl.

    Original post: August 2017 | Updated: March 2020 and October 2024

    Why This Recipe Works

    My boys aren’t little little anymore, but I still make these delicious no bake snack bites often. Here’s why:

    • Oatmeal energy balls are great to have on hand throughout the week, for when cravings strike.
    • They are super quick and easy to throw together, requiring 10 minutes of my time and a few simple ingredients (all of which are already in my kitchen at any given time).
    • Made with 100% wholesome ingredients.
    • These easy energy bites are the perfect snack for anyone, any time of the day.

    What Are Snack Bites/Energy Bites

    Snack bites, also referred to as “energy bites,” are a great little snack that can be made quickly. Other common names for them include protein bites, protein balls, power balls or truffles.

    They are packed with healthy, natural ingredients, tucked into a bite-sized ball and they’re a perfect way to stave off cravings. 

    They also give you a boost of energy throughout the day and help you avoid thoughtless snacking. And here’s a bonus! They fulfill sweet tooth cravings, so it’s like you’re eating a healthy dessert.

    Recipe Ingredients

    Ingredient for energy balls in individual bowls on a white counter.

    Oatmeal – Old fashioned rolled oats are my favorite, but any variety will work. For a gluten-free snack, be sure to check the nutrition label. Quick oats can be used, but will produce a bit of a chewier texture.

    Nut butter – Peanut butter (natural peanut butter works great!), Nutella, almond butter or sunflower seed butter are all delicious options.

    Sweeteners – Use honey, pure maple syrup, agave syrup or a combination of any of these.

    Flavorings – Cinnamon and vanilla extract make a simple yet powerful duo, but feel free to add sea salt (no more than 1/4 tsp), sugar (no more than 2 tbsp) or almond extract (no more than 1 tsp).

    Dried fruit – My favorite addition is dried cherries, but add whichever dried fruit you have on hand! Raisins, craisins, medjool dates, chopped apricots, cranberries, dried blueberries or dried cranberries are all delicious.

    Indulgent mix-ins – The world is your oyster here! You can go as healthy or as indulgent as you’d like. Do not exceed 1/2 cup of the following: chocolate chips, mini chocolate chips, chopped dark chocolate, butterscotch chips, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, cashews, almonds, pecans, walnuts, macadamia nuts or coconut flakes.

    Power mix-ins – These additions are 100% optional, but will add awesomeness to your no bake treats. Do not exceed 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed, hemp seeds, wheat germ, chia seeds or protein powder. 

    How To Make Healthy Snack Bites

    Step 1

    In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix well. 

    Protein bites mixture, stirred, in a yellow bowl.

    Step 2

    Place the bowl in the fridge for 30 minutes. This will help the bites stick together when you roll them.

    Using your hands or a medium cookie scoop, scoop out 1-tablespoon chunks and roll into the shape of a 1-inch ball. Repeat until the batter is gone. You should end up with about 15 snack bites.  

    Snack bites rolled up and lined up on a sheet of parchment paper.

    Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve!

    Recipe Notes

    • If the mixture seems to dry, add a little more peanut butter or liquid sweetener (1 Tbsp at a time). 
    • If the mixture is too wet, add a bit more oatmeal (1 Tbsp at a time).
    • Place the bowl in the fridge for 30 minutes before shaping into balls. This will help the bites stick together when you roll them. 
    • Keep refrigerated and enjoy chilled straight from the fridge!
    • Great for lunch boxes, road trips and school snacks!

    How Big To Roll Energy Bites

    You can tailor the size of the snack bites to your preference, whether you want to create little bites or regular-sized bites. This recipe will make fifteen 1.5-inch balls, but feel free to make them larger or smaller based on your preference.

    Close up of a bowl filled with snack bites.

    How To Store Energy Balls

    Store energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or freeze them! They freeze very well. Since this no bake energy bites recipe is so easy to make, take the time to make a second batch and freeze for later enjoyment.

    Pull from the freezer within 3 months for best results.

    Healthy Snack Recipes for Picky Eaters

    • Healthy Breakfast Cookies aren’t just for breakfast and they are deceptively delicious. Kids will never know how healthy they are! 
    • Homemade Fruit Roll-Ups – Eliminate artificial and unknown ingredients by making your own homemade fruit roll-ups! This is the ultimate snack food for kids. 
    • Healthy Breakfast Muffins – Enjoy breakfast the healthy way! Whip up a batch of these muffins as a perfect on-the-go meal or a snack to stay on track with healthy eating.
    • No Bake Granola Bars are the perfect snack for little ones. Filled with dried fruit and chocolate, peanut butter and honey, you will satisfy your sweet tooth with a snack you can feel good about eating.

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    Healthy Snack Bites Recipe

    This healthy snack bites recipe take less than 10 minutes to prep and you probably have all of the ingredients sitting in your pantry. Kids adore them! Great after school or anytime snack with no preservatives or unknown ingredients.
    5 from 9 votes
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    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Chill Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 15
    Calories: 101kcal
    Author: Megan Porta

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup oatmeal
    • 1/2 cup peanut butter or other nut butter
    • 1/4 cup honey or other sticky sweetener
    • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1/4 cup dried cherries or other dried fruit
    • 1/4 cup chocolate chips optional

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. If the mixture seems to dry, add extra honey or maple syrup (1 Tbsp at a time). If it seems too wet add a bit more oatmeal (1 Tbsp at a time).
    • Place the bowl in the fridge for 30 minutes. This will help the bites stick together when you roll them.
    • Scoop out about 1-tablespoon chunks and roll into the shape of a 1-inch ball. Repeat until batter is gone. You should end up with about 15 snack bites.
    • Keep refrigerated enjoy chilled straight from the fridge!

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    Notes

    • If the mixture seems to dry, add a little more peanut butter or liquid sweetener (1 Tbsp at a time). 
    • If the mixture is too wet, add a bit more oatmeal (1 Tbsp at a time).
    • Place the bowl in the fridge for 30 minutes before shaping into balls. This will help the bites stick together when you roll them. 
    • Keep refrigerated and enjoy chilled straight from the fridge!
    • Great for lunch boxes, road trips and school snacks!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 43mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 78IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
    Did you make this recipe?If you loved this recipe, please rate the recipe and leave a comment below!
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    Comments

    1. Donna

      June 06, 2025 at 1:56 pm

      5 stars
      These are delicious and perfect for our road trip!
      Thanks for sharing your recipe!

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        June 13, 2025 at 8:28 am

        Love to hear this, Donna! Thanks for taking the time to comment.

        Reply
    2. Elsa Metz

      May 08, 2025 at 9:54 am

      These snack bites are a great quick fix! I love how easy they are to make, and they taste delicious! Perfect for a healthy treat during the day.

      Reply
    3. Elsa Metz

      May 08, 2025 at 9:50 am

      These snack bites are quick and easy! Perfect for a healthy treat. I love that they can be made in just 10 minutes!

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        May 20, 2025 at 12:51 pm

        Thanks for commenting, Elsa!

        Reply
    4. Marcella Lockman

      May 03, 2025 at 8:04 pm

      These healthy snack bites are a game changer! Super easy to make and perfect for a quick snack. Love that they take less than 10 minutes!

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        May 20, 2025 at 12:52 pm

        Awesome, thanks, Marcella! I appreciate you taking the time to comment.

        Reply
    5. Marcella Lockman

      May 03, 2025 at 8:00 pm

      These healthy snack bites are so easy to make and perfect for a quick energy boost! I love how versatile the recipe is. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    6. Desiree Upton

      March 10, 2025 at 9:47 am

      These healthy snack bites are super easy to make and perfect for a quick pick-me-up! I love how versatile they are—can’t wait to try adding some nuts next time!

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        March 17, 2025 at 9:54 am

        These really are great! We love them in our house.

        Reply
    7. Desiree Upton

      March 10, 2025 at 9:43 am

      These healthy snack bites are super easy to make! I love how quick they are, perfect for a busy day!

      Reply
    8. Chloe Gerdes

      February 13, 2025 at 7:58 pm

      5 stars
      thay are so good!!!

      Reply
    9. Carol Kreiger

      February 02, 2025 at 1:58 pm

      5 stars
      These healthy snack bites are super quick to make and perfect for a midday energy boost! I love how easy it is to whip them up with ingredients I usually have on hand. Definitely a keeper!

      Reply
    10. Vicky Leuschke

      January 28, 2025 at 3:26 pm

      5 stars
      These healthy snack bites are a game changer! Super easy to make and so tasty. Perfect for a quick snack or to satisfy those sweet cravings without the guilt!

      Reply
    11. Andrea Georgia Klein

      January 26, 2025 at 4:59 am

      These healthy snack bites are super easy to make! I love how quick it is to whip them up, and they’re perfect for a mid-afternoon boost!

      Reply
    12. Polly

      May 23, 2023 at 2:41 pm

      Are these gluten free? Taste soooo good!

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        May 23, 2023 at 9:22 pm

        Hi Polly! They can be! I would double check the ingredients you use, specifically the oats.

        Reply
    13. Lauren

      May 19, 2023 at 12:55 pm

      5 stars
      I just made these as I was really craving something sweet. Very quick and easy to make and more importantly delicious! If you want 15 definitely have to make them quite small….or just make a few less but bigger 😏. Yummy !

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        May 22, 2023 at 9:10 pm

        Glad you enjoyed them! Thanks!

        Reply
    14. Anna

      January 22, 2023 at 1:35 pm

      5 stars
      I just made these with my son. He had so much fun and they were delicious. We did cranberries instead of cherries and cinnamon chips instead of chocolate. They were very tasty. Thank you so much.

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        January 23, 2023 at 7:44 pm

        So glad to hear it, Anna! These are so easy to cater to your preferences so glad you found what was delicious to you both.

        Reply
    15. Bethany

      April 05, 2020 at 10:44 pm

      5 stars
      I just made these with my kiddo! Such a fun and easy snack to make. We all love them. We used raisins instead of cherries. Need to make up a bunch more and freeze them for later!

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        April 05, 2020 at 11:07 pm

        I’m so glad you made them together! Raisins are a delicious choice. Freezing them is a great plan!

        Reply
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