When your sweet tooth is calling for something chocolatey and decadent—satisfy your craving by whipping up a batch of healthy Chocolate No Bake Energy Bites. You won’t regret it!
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It’s 9 pm on a Friday night. You’ve just started the third season of “Suits” when that familiar voice grabs your attention. It’s your sweet tooth, who whispers in your ear—“You want something chocolatey and oh-so-good, don’t you?” Yet, you’ve been eating clean all week, and you don’t want to give up now. But those late-night munchies are coming on stronger, and you don’t know how much longer you can hold out. Then you remember, “Hey! I saw this recipe for Chocolate No Bake Energy Bites. They looked really good and were healthy.” So you hit pause on your Netflix binge, and spend a few minutes whipping up a batch of decadent treats. When you eventually make it back to the couch, and pop one of chocolate treats in your mouth, your sweet tooth sighs and thanks you.
As you might have guessed, the above is a true-life story. I have a ravenous sweet tooth, and it gets very bossy in the evening. That’s why I am so glad I found this recipe for Chocolate No Bake Energy Bites. They are quick and easy to make and satisfy my late-night appetites. They taste like a chocolate chip cookie, but are so much healthier. I can indulge on family movie night without regret with these tasty chocolate bites.
Are Chocolate No Bake Energy Bites Healthy?
These little treats make for a healthy snack or a quick breakfast. Chocolate No Bake Energy Bites are fiber-rich—to keep you feeling fuller for longer. And, these bites are packed with protein, to fuel your metabolism and maintain your muscle mass. Plus, with natural sugars, these chocolate delights will provide you will an energy boost without giving you a sugar crash. Pop a couple before you go for a run or exercise. Or nibble on a couple in the afternoon to give you the energy to make it to quitting time.
Why Do We Love Chocolate?
Chocolate: truly one of the wonders of the world. In solid or liquid form, it is often a (temporary) solution to many of life’s problems. And you can add chocolate to any dish, and instantly make it insanely delicious. I would probably eat okra if you dipped it in chocolate. That is something truly magical about this mixture of cacao beans. Chocolate makes people happy!
That is not just an opinion—it’s science. Inside chocolate is amino acid called tryptophan. Tryptophan helps the brain make serotonin—a neurotransmitter that makes you feel good! Eating chocolate also releases endorphins, dopamine, and oxytocin—all neurochemicals that helps us feel happy. Need a little pick-me-up? Let me write you a prescription. Eat some of these Chocolate No Bake Energy Bites. That should help put a smile on your face.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup Rolled Oats
- ½ cup Raw Almonds
- ½ cup Peanut butter
- ½ cup Cacao powder
- ¼ cup Maple Syrup
- ¼ cup Dark chocolate drops
- 1 pinch Sea Salt
INSTRUCTIONS
Grind
Blend oats and almonds in a processor until coarsely ground.
Blend
Add peanut butter, cacao, syrup, chocolate drops, and salt into the bowl. Blend until it forms a ball.
Roll
Break off small portions of the mix, roll into balls. Adjust consistency with oats or peanut butter if needed.
Devour!
FAQs & Tips
Chocolate No Bake Energy Bites are a great snack to make ahead of time, and store for when needed. Simply place the bites in an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. You can also freeze these snacks, and they will stay scrumptious for up to 1 month.
To avoid struggling with a sticky batch that is hard to handle, cover and chill your mixture in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Press your mixture into a greased baking pan and then cut put into energy bars.
Are you a true chocolate aficionado? Enhance these energy bites by adding chopped dark chocolate.
One of the unique few who don’t care for chocolate? Add dried fruits or nuts to the recipe to make a non-chocolate version. Still delicious!
Serving Suggestions
You don’t have to wait for the late-night munchies to hit before you enjoy these Chocolate bites. They make a great addition to an on-the-go breakfast. Serve with a savory egg dish to put together a balanced meal. Or save them for a mid-afternoon snack—after you have had a vegan roll for lunch. Of course, one of the best times to indulge in these healthy chocolate bites is when the sun goes down. We recommend adding them on top of frozen yoghurt.
Chocolate No Bake Energy Bites
Ingredients
- 1 cup Rolled Oats
- ½ cup Raw Almonds
- ½ cup Peanut butter
- ½ cup Cacao powder
- ¼ cup Maple Syrup
- ¼ cup Dark chocolate drops
- 1 pinch Sea Salt
Instructions
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Place the rolled oats and almonds into a food processor and blend to grind into a course crumb.
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Add the peanut butter, cacao powder, maple syrup, dark chocolate drops, and a pinch of sea salt into the bowl of the food processor and blend again until it forms a ball.
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Break off small pieces of the mix and roll into balls. About 2 tablespoons of mix works well. If the balls are sticky then blend them with a bit more oats if they are too dry add in a little more peanut butter.
Nutrition
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