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No Bake Chocolate Chip Energy Bites

January 3, 2018 Kristy Richardson 15 Comments

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Move over granola bars, these no bake chocolate chip energy balls are in town. So many tiny kids have trouble making it all the way through a big bar, that a fun little ball like this can be a great bite-sized snack.

Even better this chocolate chip energy bite recipe doesn’t require any time in the oven and are super simple to make with just a few simple ingredients.

How To Make Chocolate Chip No Bake Energy Bites

These no bake chocolate chip energy bites are a sweet treat snack for the kids, but are simple, quick and pack a protein punch too!

So in our kitchen, the kid has been asking to help more often. She has always been welcome in the kitchen, but lately, she wants to get up in the sink to rinse in the colander, peak more in the stove and get right up there in the bowl where I’m mixing.

She’s always welcome, but it can be a bit nerve-wracking with a kid underfoot. Take your time and go easy on the recipes, which is where these no-bake chocolate chip energy bites are perfect.

One of the prized kid jobs in the kitchen? It’s without a doubt mixing the bowl. Sure cracking eggs is fun, but that only lasts for a minute or so.

Mixing the bowl is where the real magic happens, and where the recipe starts to become magic in the bowl. That magic doesn’t happen though without a little mess on the floor and the counter that I’ll be cleaning until next week.

I’d like to say I’m super patient in the kitchen, but I’m not always. It’s hard when you need to cook quick or they just aren’t listening and are dancing by the stove sometimes.

But I’ve been trying to make more of an effort to cook together. This is a great recipe to make together, plus the banana and peanut butter snack combo? Delicious!

Love making no bake snacks with your kids? Try my healthy Chocolate Walnut Energy Bites (they are so fudgy!) or my healthy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls.

These no bake chocolate chip energy bites are a sweet treat snack for the kids, but are simple, quick and pack a protein punch too!

One more thing! While we do reach for the packaged bars in our house sometimes, mixing it up between packaged and homemade will bring lots of smiles, and these no bake chocolate chip energy bites also freeze nicely so make’m in a big batch! 🙂 Chocolate chip energy bites for dayssssss I’m telling you!

Close up of a child's hand taking a chocolate chip snack bite from a plate

No Bake Chocolate Chip Energy Bites

Kristy Richardson
No bake chocolate chip energy bite are a great sweet dessert or snack for lunchboxes after school or a sweet little pick me up. Make a big batch of these and freeze, you’ll thank me!
4.56 from 9 votes
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PREP TIME 20 mins
Cooling in freezer 20 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 24 bites
Calories 84 kcal
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium banana
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter Use your favorite nut butter or nut butter alternative (such as sunbutter for example)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoon chia seeds This is optional, but packs a little extra nutritional punch!
  • 1 1/2 cups oats
  • 4 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
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Instructions
 

  • Peel banana and place in a bowl. Mash banana with the back of a fork, taking care to break apart any chunks.
  • Add peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract and chia seeds. to the bowl Stir until mixed well then add oats and mix everything until combined.
  • Roll into round balls with about two tablespoons per ball. This is about the size of a ping pong ball. Place on a baking tray or plate.
  • Chill the snack bites in the freezer for 20-30 minutes to set, then enjoy!

Notes

This recipe makes roughly 24-30 bites. Bites can be eaten right away, but for best results chill in the freezer or fridge for a minimum of 20-30 minutes first. Store in an airlocked container for 3-4 days, or freeze for later!

Nutrition

Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
Keyword kids snack, nobake, protein balls
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 So have you been on the energy bites wagon or are you more of a bar family? What other flavor combos would you like to try?

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  1. Kristine says

    March 30, 2022 at 10:05 pm

    Does anyone remember “Pickle Preschool”? These bites remind me of the ones I loved from the cards that cme with that set my mom used to make them for my sister and I like 30 years ago ..lol when I saw the picture I was like ” do these have honey in them”and they do I think these are identical to that recipe! ahh nostalgia ๐Ÿ˜Š thank you I’ve been looking for that recipe for years now I’ve finally stumbled upon this one ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’–

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    • Kristy Richardson says

      April 2, 2022 at 6:17 am

      I’m so glad this recipe brings back so many fond memories for you Kristine! I’ve never heard of Pickle Preschool, but sounds like a lot of fun!

      Reply
  2. Vicki Harrell says

    January 7, 2022 at 7:56 pm

    How many are a serving? Iโ€™m keeping tracking of macros. Thanks

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    • Kristy Richardson says

      January 11, 2022 at 5:26 pm

      Hi Vicki- The nutrition information estimate is based on 24 bites per recipe, and is calculated for one bite. Hope that helps! -Kristy

      Reply
  3. Lori says

    September 28, 2021 at 1:42 am

    How much protein are in these energy balls? They look so good!

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    • Kristy Richardson says

      October 1, 2021 at 4:08 am

      Hi Lori- One bite contains approximately 2 grams of protein per bite. If you wanted to make them even higher in protein you could add a good protein powder to the ingredients, I’d dissolve it into the bananas after they are mashed. Hope that helps. – Kristy

      Reply
  4. Davinia says

    November 14, 2018 at 6:16 pm

    Will quick cook oats work for this recipe?

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    • On My Kids Plate says

      November 14, 2018 at 6:20 pm

      Hi! Yes, quick cook oats will work in this recipe with no problems at all. Hope you love them!

      Reply
  5. Rochelle says

    October 9, 2018 at 11:04 pm

    5 stars
    Made these with my girls tonight because we had some riped bananas!

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    • On My Kids Plate says

      October 23, 2018 at 4:01 am

      Hope they loved them! <3

      Reply
  6. Lena Ameri says

    January 20, 2018 at 3:18 am

    5 stars
    These look amazing! Definitely making them!

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