Description
Back-to-school energy bites are the ultimate nutritious snack for busy families. These no-bake treats combine sweet and nutty flavors with a delightful crunch, making them perfect for breakfast on the go or an after-school pick-me-up. Packed with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, peanut butter, and dried fruit, they provide sustained energy to keep students focused throughout their day. Whip up a batch with your kids and transform snack time into a fun family activity!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup dried fruit (e.g., cranberries or raisins)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients in separate bowls.
- In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, chia seeds, and dried fruit.
- In another bowl, combine peanut butter and honey until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir until well combined.
- Gently fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes, then roll into tablespoon-sized balls.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg