Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Energy Bites

Peanut butter & chocolate come together with whole grain oats, flax and chia seeds to make these gluten-free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Energy Bites. Perfect for meal prepping, lunch packing and easy snacking!

A weekend meal prep staple.

If you’ve been a reader of our blog for a while you have likely gathered that meal prep is sorta our jam. We love having healthy foods that are ready to eat for the busy week and we feel that dedicating 1-3 hours on the weekend to prep food and plan a menu is 100% worth the time it takes. Today, I’m sharing one of my go-to, meal prep recipes and it’s perfect for easy snacking and lunch packing. These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Energy Bites are hands down my favorite energy bite recipe of ALL. I make them at least monthly if not more. They’re made with wholesome ingredients, they’re absolutely delicious and they’re easy to make. What more could you ask for? So you can put an end to your Pinterest search for the best energy bite recipe ever, because you’re looking at it right now! 🙂

Perfect for gifting to a new mom…or really anyone.

In addition to meal prepping, these have also become my go-to for gifting. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Energy Bites make for the perfect and easy snack for new moms and with several of my friends having babies in the past couple of months I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve made this recipe. So the next time you’re in a need of a gift for a busy mom or parent, make these Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Energy Bites. Sometimes the best gift comes in the form of delicious fuel for the body.

Freezer-friendly for the win! 

Yes! I’m all for freezer-friendly recipes and you bet I’ll be stocking my own freezer with Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Energy Bites as I approach my own October due date. Feel free to double this recipe and enjoy some in the present moment and then stash some away for the weeks or months to come. They will keep well in the fridge for up to 1 week and in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Endless ‘mix-in’ options.

You can make this recipe your own with what you have on hand or what sounds best to you. I almost always follow this recipe as written because it’s just that good, but sometimes I do like to change it up or I need to modify the recipe due to not having an ingredient on hand.

Here are some additional mix-in options:

• Chopped nuts or seeds
• Almond butter, cashew butter or pecan butter
• Sunflower seed butter, tahini or pumpkin seed butter
• Raisins or dried cranberries
• Chopped dates
• Diced dried apple or mango
• Protein powder (I prefer collagen)
• Cacao nibs
• Hemp seeds
• Pumpkin puree in place of half of the peanut butter
• Mashed banana in place of half of the peanut butter

And probably so many more. Would love to hear what some of your favorite energy bite mix-ins are!

Peanut butter and chocolate, a combo you can’t beat! It’s time to give these Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Energy Bites a try!

And if you’re looking for other energy bite options be sure to check out these: Dark Chocolate Cherry Energy Bites, Double Chocolate No-Bake Brownie Bites, or 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Bites.

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Energy Bites

Peanut butter & chocolate come together with whole grain oats, flax and chia seeds to make these gluten-free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Energy Bites. Perfect for meal prepping, lunch packing and easy snacking!

• Author: Stacie Hassing
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Yield: 28 energy bites 1x

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Ingredients

• 1 cup organic peanut butter* (may sub any nut or seed butter of choice)
• 2 Tbsp. virgin coconut oil
• 3 Tbsp. maple syrup (may sub honey)
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• Pinch of sea salt
• 2¼ cups old-fashioned oats
• ¼ cup flaxseed meal (may sub almond flour, oat flour or flour of choice)
• ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1/3 cup dairy-free, mini chocolate chips (such as Enjoy Life! brand)
• 1½ Tbsp. chia seeds, divided
• Optional: 1/4 cup protein powder or collagen (may need to add 1-2 Tbsp. water)

Instructions

1. Mix 1 Tbsp. of chia seeds with 3 Tbsp. of water and set aside to form a gel.
2. In a small saucepan over low heat combine coconut oil, peanut butter, honey, vanilla and salt. Stir until just melted then remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
3. Optional step: Add oats to a food processor and pulse 5-10 times to break down the oats. Some oats will  remain whole.
4. In a medium bowl, combine oats, flaxseed meal (or flour), coconut flakes, and remaining 1/2 Tbsp. chia seeds.
5. Add cooled peanut butter mixture and chia gel to oat mixture and stir with wooden spoon, in a mixer or with hands (hands work best). Note: the dough needs to be mixed very well before to come together. If dough doesn’t come together add 1 tbsp. of water at a time until it starts sticking together. You shouldn’t need more than 1-2 Tbsp. of water.
6. Mix in chocolate chips. Make sure dough is not warm otherwise chocolate chips will melt.
7. Oil hands with oil and roll dough firmly into small round bites.
8. Store in covered container in the refrigerator or freezer.

Notes

*use sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option

*store in fridge for up to 1 week or freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 Bite (without protein)
• Calories: 125
• Sugar: 3g
• Sodium: 55mg
• Fat: 8g
• Carbohydrates: 11g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 4g

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Photo Credit: The photos in this blog post were taken by Jess of Plays Well with Butter. 

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About Stacie Hassing

Stacie is a Licensed and Registered Dietitian from rural southern Minnesota where she and her husband reside on 5 acres with their two pups, Walter & Lucy. She’s a creator of simple and wholesome recipes, a lover of nature, a crossfitter, a seasonal runner, and she’s on a mission to inspire as many as she can live a healthier and happier life from the inside out.