Loaded Oatmeal Cookie Energy Bites

Loaded oatmeal cookie energy bites are a quick and healthy portable snack option that satisfies every craving! Just as the name suggests, they’re “loaded” with ingredients that are both delicious and nutrient-dense.

Oh my goodness these are delicious. I know I tend to get overly excited about all of my recipes (hey, I only post things I personally love and eat!) but these are on another level. Seriously.

I mean, can you really go wrong with ingredients like this?

Since having a baby I’m all about the one-handed, nutrient-dense snacks. Whether it’s homemade granola bars, muffins/quick breads or some sort of oatmeal energy bites like these, I always need something that I can easily grab between nursing sessions. Especially in the middle of the night when snacks serve two purposes – keeping hunger at bay and keeping me awake!

Oatmeal energy bites are essentially oats mixed with your favorite nuts/seeds, dried fruit, etc. which is held together with a mix of nut butter and sweetener. The flavor possibilities are endless. I’ve seen everything from blueberry muffin to peanut butter banana to my personal favorite: maple tahini.

This loaded oatmeal cookie version has quickly become a regular in my rotation because I can’t get enough of the sweet/salty combination and they are so satisfying to eat. Like a cookie, but with way more substance.

As a bonus, these come together fast. You don’t have to chill the mixture before rolling like you do with similar recipes. It’s also easy to scale if you want to make a big batch and freeze half for later. Trust me when I say the “freezer” batch won’t stay in there for long though.

Ingredients

I keep a well-stocked supply of nuts, seeds and dried fruit in my pantry. Feel free to sub your personal favorite ingredients if you don’t have all of these things on hand though.

• Old-fashioned rolled oats
• Golden raisins (I prefer the flavor of these over the regular raisins)
• Chocolate chips (I used a mix of white and semi-sweet and loved this combo)
• Crushed pretzels
• Hemp hearts (can sub chia or flax)
• Shredded unsweetened coconut
• Peanut butter (try almond, cashew or sunflower to mix it up)
• Honey
• Cinnamon
• Vanilla extract

These really couldn’t be simpler: mix all of the dry ingredients, mix the wet ingredients in a separate bowl and then put it all together. I used a 1.5 Tbsp cookie scoop to portion them into balls before rolling and refrigerating.

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Do you love oatmeal energy bites? If so, what flavor combination is your personal favorite?

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Loaded Oatmeal Cookie Energy Bites

Loaded oatmeal cookie energy bites are a quick and healthy portable snack option that satisfies every craving! Just as the name suggests, they’re “loaded” with ingredients that are both delicious and nutrient-dense.

• Author: Leanne Ray, MS, RDN
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 16 oatmeal balls 1x
• Category: Snacks
• Method: No-Cook
• Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 2 Tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
• 2 Tbsp hemp hearts
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips (I used a mix of white and semi-sweet)
• 1/4 cup golden raisins
• 1/4 cup crushed pretzels or pretzel thins
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Pulse half of the oats in a food processor or blender to make oat flour. This will help the mixture stick together.
3. Mix all dry ingredients (oats through cinnamon) in a large bowl and set aside.
4. Add peanut butter, honey and vanilla to a small bowl and stir until fully combined.
5. Add wet ingredients to dry and use the back of a spoon to fully incorporate. 
6. Use a 1.5 Tbsp scoop to portion mixture in 16 balls, and roll between your hands. Place on lined sheet pan. Eat right away or refrigerate for 30 minutes before transferring to a food storage container.

Equipment

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Notes

• The equipment section above provides affiliate links to things I use often in my kitchen and love! 
• These are best stored in the refrigerator. Eat within one week or freeze. 
• Sub any nut butter for the peanut butter. 
• To make vegan: use pure maple syrup instead of the honey and be sure to use dairy-free chocolate chips.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 oatmeal ball
• Calories: 134 calories
• Fat: 7 grams
• Carbohydrates: 17 grams
• Fiber: 2 grams
• Protein: 3 grams

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