By Diva Dressing 
No-bake sun butter energy bites are a quick, nutritious snack that’s perfect for busy days. They’re easy to make and require no baking, making them an ideal choice for a healthy treat or energy boost. Here’s a simple recipe to prepare these delicious bites:
Peanut Butter Oat Energy Bites
Ingredients:
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1/4 cup ground flaxseeds
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions:
Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine oats, ground flaxseeds, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
Combine: Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until well mixed.
Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in mini chocolate chips if desired.
Form and Chill: Shape into balls and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Almond Joy Energy Bites
Ingredients:
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup almond butter
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1/4 cup shredded coconut
1/4 cup chopped almonds
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions:
Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine oats, shredded coconut, and chopped almonds in a bowl.
Combine Wet Ingredients: Mix almond butter, honey or maple syrup, and almond extract.
Combine: Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until well combined.
Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in dark chocolate chips if using.
Form and Chill: Shape into balls and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Energy Bites with Dried Fruit and Nuts
Ingredients:
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup almond or cashew butter
1/4 cup honey or agave syrup
1/4 cup chopped dried fruit (e.g., cranberries, raisins, apricots)
1/4 cup chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts, pecans)
1/4 cup chia seeds
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions:
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine oats, chopped dried fruit, nuts, chia seeds, and cinnamon.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix almond or cashew butter with honey or agave syrup.
Combine: Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until well mixed.
Form and Chill: Shape into balls and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Cocoa Coconut Energy Bites
Ingredients:
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup coconut butter or coconut oil
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup shredded coconut
1/4 cup chopped nuts (e.g., pecans or walnuts)
Instructions:
Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine oats, cocoa powder, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts in a bowl.
Combine Wet Ingredients: Mix coconut butter or oil with honey or maple syrup.
Combine: Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until well mixed.|
Form and Chill: Shape into balls and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites
Ingredients:
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/4 cup almond butter
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1/4 cup chia seeds
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions:
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine oats, chia seeds, and pumpkin pie spice.
Combine Wet Ingredients: Mix pumpkin puree, almond butter, and honey or maple syrup.
Combine: Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until well mixed.
Add Pecans: Fold in chopped pecans if desired.
Form and Chill: Shape into balls and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
These no-bake energy bites are a fantastic way to prepare nutritious snacks that are quick and easy to make. Whether you prefer classic flavors like peanut butter or something more adventurous like pumpkin spice, these recipes offer a range of options to suit your taste. Enjoy these bites as a convenient snack or a healthy treat throughout the week.
