These easy to make energy balls are irresistibly delicious and make a wonderful nutrient-packed on-the-go snack. They come together in about five minutes and can be enjoyed instantly since no baking or freezing is required. They are raw and loaded with feel-good ingredients that will fill you up. I love them because they are perfectly sweet, satisfying and super healthy.
They are a great option for after-school snacking or travel since they pack well. I am a big snacker and I love simple snack options made with wholesome ingredients. I make a batch of these once a week and leave them in my freezer to grab-and-go when I know I'll be out and about for extended periods of time without access to food.
These energy bites require just 6 ingredients, 5 minutes, and 1 bowl to make!
The recipe calls for:
- oat flour (gluten-free)
- almond flour
- almond butter
- jelly or preserves of choice (I love chia jam)
- vanilla
- a pinch of salt
Simply stir everything together in a bowl and then form into balls. That's it! Enjoy immediately!
They’re packed with plant-based protein, healthy fats and fiber. And they have that whole sweet-salty combo going on that makes them so darn tasty. My daughter says they taste like an almond butter and jelly sandwich. Both my girls love them for a healthy dessert. My husband loves them after working out and I love them as a mid-morning snack. They are pretty versatile. Not too sweet but just sweet enough.
They are just so soft and yummy. A healthy energy boost never tasted so good!
Health Benefits of Almonds
Almonds are low in carbohydrates and high in protein, healthy fats, iron, and vitamin E. They're also a good source of calcium and magnesium. See my complete guide on Almonds Benefits for Vegans for nutrition facts, health benefits and the many ways to incorporate almonds into your recipes!
If you like these energy bites you should definitely check out my Healthy Raw Cookie Dough Energy Bites, No-Bake Quinoa Energy Bites, No-Bake Flourless Brownie Energy Bites and No-Bake Fudgy Quinoa-Chia Bites. Energy bites are the perfect easy portable snack and always feel like a special treat. I love how quick and simple they are to make, which is a good thing since they never last long.
This recipe is raw, vegan, soy-free, gluten-free and peanut-free. You can make it nut-free by using more oat flour in place of the almond flour and seed butter in place of the almond butter.
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Almond Butter & Jelly Energy Bites
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 24 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
An easy to make, perfectly sweet, super healthy snack or dessert! These energy bites are raw, gluten-free, vegan, soy-free and peanut-free.
Ingredients
- 1 cup oat flour*
- 1 cup almond flour**
- ¼ teaspoon fine grain sea salt (if your almond butter is not salted)
- 1 cup raw, creamy almond butter***
- ⅓ cup jelly or jam (i like to use Raspberry Chia Jam)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium sized mixing bowl, stir to combine the dry ingredients: oat flour, almond flour and salt (if using).
- Add the wet ingredients: almond butter, jelly or chia jam and vanilla extract. Stir until fully incorporated. The mixture will be thick. If you see dry flour, you may need to add a bit more almond butter.
- Use a cookie scoop or your hands to form the dough into small balls (~1.5 tablespoon of dough per bite and about 1.5 inches in diameter). You can enjoy the energy bites right away at room temperature. To store, place the energy bites in a container and store in your refrigerator.
- To last even longer, you can also store the bites in your freezer. For this, line a large baking sheet with non-bleach parchment paper. Place the baking sheet on an even surface in your refrigerator. If you plan to store in the freezer for more than a couple days, I recommend storing in an airtight, freezer safe container. Before enjoying, allow the energy bite to thaw out at room temperature for a couple of minutes. To speed up this process you can microwave an energy bite for 10 seconds to help soften them a bit. Some people even like to enjoy them straight out of the freezer and don't mind the hard texture. Up to you! I like to store 3-4 energy bites together in a small container in my freezer so I can grab one small container on my way out for an easy on-the-go snack.
Notes
*Use certified gluten-free oat flour if desired.
**For best results, I use super fine almond flour from blanched almonds.
***Any nut or seed butter will work but for the best flavor I prefer raw creamy almond butter (Trader Joe's makes a great one with no salt or sugar added for $5.99 a jar). For best results, use a nut or seed butter that is runny and not too thick or dry. New jars work great for this recipe. Stir before using to incorporate the oils evenly.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Category: Snack
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