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No Bake Energy Bites

Apr 5, 2021 · Last updated: Jan 10, 2025 by Julia · 1 Comment · this post may contain affiliate links

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No Bake Chocolate Energy Bites with Dried Fruit

These chocolate no bake energy bites are crafted from just 5 simple natural ingredients, featuring natural sweeteners. They're gluten-free and easily adaptable to a vegan diet.

No Bake Chocolate Energy Bites with Dried Fruit

After enjoying these treats, try other healthy breakfast recipes like tropical smoothie or mini pancakes.

Ingredients

  • Dried fruit - if you can find unsweetened versions even better! use your favorite combinations, mine are dried plums and apricots.
  • Lemon juice - to balance off the sweetness from dried fruit.
  • Dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips - mini chocolate chips are fantastic if available, while dark chocolate chunks are equally delightful in this recipe!
  • Honey - provides the ideal sweetness to these energy balls. Date paste can be substituted for honey if desired.
  • Walnuts - to add nutrition and some crunchiness. For a nut free version, you can also use oats and a couple spoonfuls of peanut butter to bind everything together.

📋 You can find the full ingredient list in the Recipe Card below the article.

No Bake Chocolate Energy Bites with Dried Fruit

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How To Make Energy Bites

STEP 1: Mix all energy bites ingredients in a medium bowl.

Roll into small balls, transfer to cookie sheet and chill for 30 minutes.

No Bake Chocolate Energy Bites with Dried Fruit

STEP 2: While chilling, melt chocolate using a double boiler method or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring each time. Dip each ball in chocolate using two forks.

No Bake Chocolate Energy Bites with Dried Fruit

Dip each ball in chocolate using two forks.

No Bake Chocolate Energy Bites with Dried Fruit

STEP 3: Place the balls back on baking sheet and refrigerate until firm, preferably overnight or check after 1-3 hours for setting.

This recipe makes about 14-16 energy bites.

Energy bars: Press the mixture into a lined square baking dish. Refrigerate, then cut into bars for no-bake energy bars!

Storing and Freezing Energy Bites

These bites can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or frozen for about 6 months. Consider making extra and keeping them refrigerated or frozen for convenience!

Customize Your Energy Bites

  • Add 1 teaspoon of organic cinnamon powder.
  • Add ⅓ cup of sesame seeds.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of Cocoa powder.
  • Protein powder.
  • Add 1-2 tablespoons of ground flax seed or chia seeds.
  • Coconut - my all-time favorite ingredient in all the energy bites/balls/bars is shredded coconut, try adding 1-2 tablespoons to the mix.
  • For extra nutrition add a few tablespoons of oats (for smoother texture throw them in the food processor along with other ingredients or use a coffee grinder for this).
No Bake Chocolate Energy Bites with Dried Fruit

More Healthy Breakfast Recipes To Try

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  • tropical smoothie in a tall glass with mint and lime wedge
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  • mini pancakes with berries.
    Mini Pancakes (10 Minutes!)
  • oatmeal cookies.
    No Sugar Added Healthy Breakfast Cookies (With Dried Fruit and Nuts)

For all breakfast ideas, hop on to our Breakfast collection.

Recipe Card

No Bake Chocolate Energy Bites with Dried Fruit

Energy Bites Recipe

Julia
These chocolate no bake energy bites are crafted from just 5 simple natural ingredients, featuring natural sweeteners. They're gluten-free and easily adaptable to a vegan diet.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Chill Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 14 bites
Calories 119 kcal

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INGREDIENTS
  

For Energy Bites

  • ¾ cup dried plums, chopped or pulse in a food processor (150g)
  • ¼ cup dried apricots, chopped or pulse in a food processor (50g)
  • 2 ½ tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 3 tablespoon dark mini chocolate chips, or semi sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup walnuts, chopped (50g), or your choice of nuts
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

For Chocolate covered glaze

  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips or shredded chocolate, 100g

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Mix all energy bite ingredients in a medium bowl.
  • Roll into small balls, transfer to cookie sheet and chill for 30 minutes.
  • While chilling, melt chocolate using a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring each time. Dip each ball in chocolate using two forks.
  • Place the balls back on baking sheet and refrigerate until firm, preferably overnight or check after 1-3 hours for setting.

NOTES

  • This recipe makes about 14-16 energy bites.
  • Energy bars: Press the mixture into a lined square baking dish. Refrigerate, then cut into bars for no-bake energy bars!
  • These bites can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or frozen for about 6 months. Consider making extra and keeping them refrigerated or frozen for convenience.

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NUTRITION

Calories: 119kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 0.1mgSodium: 53mgPotassium: 178mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 158IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 0.4mg
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Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on the products used.

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  1. Julia

    May 10, 2021 at 2:37 pm

    5 stars
    Healthy snacking idea!

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