No Bake Cherry Pecan Chia Energy Bites
Little bits of heaven….that’s what these are. Loaded with dried cherries, nuts, chia seeds and more, one bite is all you need to give you a quick boost of energy. One bite and you will be addicted. I promise you.
Balance, that’s what life is all about. There’s a Seinfeld episode (ok…I may be dating myself but let’s stay focused) when Jerry is talking about the balance amongst his group of friends. When one person is at a high….one is low. It’s all about balance. That’s kinda how I live. At least when it comes to my food. I constantly fight cravings….mostly sweet. And salty….and fatty. I’m constantly looking for ways to keep quick, healthy and easy snacks at the ready so I can curb my cravings….no matter what they may be. Kinda like my CopyCat Apricot Macadamia Kind Bars. (You should try those too, BTW.) This is that kind of snack. This is the kind of snack I would have stockpiled at the office when I worked outside the home. Now….I keep these little buggers in the fridge. My new problem….I have a hard time eating just one. And then not eating a burger later. Balance.
So simple to throw together….maybe not so simple to roll into little balls but clean hands were key here. I think I washed my hands every third ball. I didn’t want to use cooking spray or oil or butter, I was trying to keep things a little cleaner here. So, take a few seconds and wash up…then make more…then wash…then roll. You get it.
Filled with dried chewy cherries, crunchy pecans, powerful chia seeds, hearty oats, coconut, honey and peanut butter….and CHOCOLATE…these Energy Bites will provide you with plenty of fuel for a quick workout or a boost of energy for that mid-afternoon slump. You know that one where you just want to crawl under your desk with a pillow….George Costanza-style. Don’t be like George.
They may not be pretty but they sure are tasty, filling and satisfying. You may actually start to crave these Energy Bites and that, my friends, is a craving worth satisfying. Am I right?
Get the Recipe: No Bake Cherry Pecan Chia Energy Bites
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/2 cup dried cherries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup natural unsalted peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/8 cup chia seeds
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients until thoroughly incorporated. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Using clean hands, shape approximately two tablespoons of the mixture into a ball and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Repeat the procedure until all the dough is used. Chill the energy bites in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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Serving Size 1 energy bit
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Amount Per Serving
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Calories 114
Calories from Fat 59
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% Daily Value*
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Total Fat 6.5g 10%
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Saturated Fat 3.1g 15%
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Trans Fat 0.0g
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Cholesterol 0mg
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Sodium 1mg
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Potassium 17mg
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Total Carbohydrates 11.9g 4%
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Dietary Fiber 1.7g 7%
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Sugars 6.9g
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Protein 1.9g
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27 Comments on “No Bake Cherry Pecan Chia Energy Bites”
These look absolutely delicious..and perfectly satisfying! They’d be a perfect little treat in my daughter’s lunchbox! The best news is… I have ALL the ingredients on hand!
Mini chocolate chips, coconut, honey..how could you go wrong?! I’m a part of the “21st posting” RR group so I typically don’t see the recipes from the other group, but I’m glad I decided to look at this link up as well!
xoxo Sarah Grace, Fresh Fit N Healthy.
Anyone have a calorie count on these?
I updated the recipe to include the nutrition facts.
Love these types of healthy snacks! Easy to make and great ingredients. Adding them to my list for school and sports fuel.
I love that these are no bake!
My husband and I just decided to eat healthier and these are perfect!!!
I love bite size healthy treats!
You’ve packed a ton of great flavors into a little bite! Love this!
Hi Kellie! I love these, like too much! They will definitely be out on my table especially when entertaining.
Oh, I don’t know what you’re talking about – these are SO pretty! I have a slight addiction to anything chia and anything cherry, so I definitely need these in my life. Would it be acceptable to crawl underneath my desk with a bowl of these…you know, instead of my pillow? 😉
I love that I could take these on the go! I love the Seinfeld reference by the way
I am totally inspired to buy chia and make these delightful energy bites. I have to check out all the recipes in this links…they all look fantastic!
These are almost too pretty to eat. But I’d totally eat them anyway.
I love these! Energy bites are the perfect addition to my kitchen 🙂
Anything “no-bake” is a plus in my book. These sound fabulous!
What are you talking about – These are so pretty! And they’re packed with so much goodness! I can’t wait to try these. I need some balance in my life.
These might just be the prettiest energy bites I’ve seen. Plus they look perfectly power punched (and tasty)!
These are gorgeous and I’ll bet delicious! Perfect for on-the-go!
I could pop a handful of those right now!
I can use all the extra energy I can get right about now!
I love homemade bite like these … and they are so pretty!
I followed the recipe to the letter, but they didn’t mold into balls, they just fell apart. I added a bit of water but it didn’t help. I just ended up dividing the mixture into 5 containers. It was really yummy though!
I’m so sorry they didn’t work out for you. If you decide to try them again, use a little more peanut butter and honey. That’s the binder to hold them together, like glue. 🙂
Same thing happened to me; I’ll add more peanut butter and/or honey next time. They are delicious!
I’m going to go back and retest the recipe. I’d hate to have them not work for you. I need to have some healthy snacks on hand anyway so I’ll report back. Thanks for the feedback.
Oh don’t worry about retesting them, I think I left the batter out too long on the counter before trying to roll it. I tried rolling them right out of the fridge and it was way better 🙂