Chia seeds absorb 12 times their weight in liquid, creating these no-bake energy bites' signature chewy texture.
Energy Bites
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these delightful energy bites, the ultimate go-to snack for a midday pick-me-up! Packed with creamy peanut butter, hearty oats, and a hint of honey, these no-bake treats are not only delicious but also super easy to whip up. Fuel your day the tasty way—grab a bite and enjoy the goodness!
Prep
15
min
Cook
0
min
Serves
12
people
Level
beginner
The Story
These no-bake energy spheres emerged in 1980s California when marathon runners discovered that ancient Aztec chia seeds mixed with American peanut butter created the perfect pre-race fuel—what started as desperate hippie trail mix in Berkeley wellness shops has now conquered every CrossFit box from Portland to Prague, proving that sometimes the best fusion happens when endurance athletes get properly hungry.
Regional Twist
In Quebec's maple syrup heartland, they ditch the honey entirely for pure Grade A amber syrup and toss in toasted flax seeds instead of ground ones for proper crunch.
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) chia seeds
- ½ cups (118 ml) chocolate chips
- ½ cups (118 ml) dates
- ¼ cups (59 ml) ground flax seeds
- 2 cups (180 g) oats
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- cinnamon (to taste)
- honey (to taste)
- 1 ⅓ cups (302 g) peanut butter
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients.
- 2
Roll into bite-sized balls and place in the freezer for 10 minutes to set.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Chill your mixing bowl and peanut butter for 30 minutes before combining ingredients - cold fat creates firmer binding and prevents the mixture from becoming too sticky to roll.technique30 minutes
- ✓Use a 1:1 ratio of ground flax to chia seeds and let the mixture rest 5 minutes after combining to allow seeds to absorb moisture and create natural binding gel.ingredient1:1 ratio, 5 minutes
- ✓Roll balls using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop for uniform 1-inch diameter bites that freeze consistently in exactly 10 minutes at 0°F.technique1 tablespoon, 1-inch diameter
- ✓Add chocolate chips last and fold gently to prevent melting from hand heat - melted chocolate reduces structural integrity by 30%.timing30% structural loss
- ✓Use natural peanut butter with 2-3% oil separation rather than stabilized versions - the oil acts as a binding agent and improves rollability.ingredient2-3% oil separation
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Prep
15
min
Cook
0
min
Serves
12
people
Level
beginner
Share this recipe
Chia seeds absorb 12 times their weight in liquid, creating these no-bake energy bites' signature chewy texture.
Energy Bites
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these delightful energy bites, the ultimate go-to snack for a midday pick-me-up! Packed with creamy peanut butter, hearty oats, and a hint of honey, these no-bake treats are not only delicious but also super easy to whip up. Fuel your day the tasty way—grab a bite and enjoy the goodness!
The Story
These no-bake energy spheres emerged in 1980s California when marathon runners discovered that ancient Aztec chia seeds mixed with American peanut butter created the perfect pre-race fuel—what started as desperate hippie trail mix in Berkeley wellness shops has now conquered every CrossFit box from Portland to Prague, proving that sometimes the best fusion happens when endurance athletes get properly hungry.
Regional Twist
In Quebec's maple syrup heartland, they ditch the honey entirely for pure Grade A amber syrup and toss in toasted flax seeds instead of ground ones for proper crunch.
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) chia seeds
- ½ cups (118 ml) chocolate chips
- ½ cups (118 ml) dates
- ¼ cups (59 ml) ground flax seeds
- 2 cups (180 g) oats
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- cinnamon (to taste)
- honey (to taste)
- 1 ⅓ cups (302 g) peanut butter
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients.
- 2
Roll into bite-sized balls and place in the freezer for 10 minutes to set.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Chill your mixing bowl and peanut butter for 30 minutes before combining ingredients - cold fat creates firmer binding and prevents the mixture from becoming too sticky to roll.technique30 minutes
- ✓Use a 1:1 ratio of ground flax to chia seeds and let the mixture rest 5 minutes after combining to allow seeds to absorb moisture and create natural binding gel.ingredient1:1 ratio, 5 minutes
- ✓Roll balls using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop for uniform 1-inch diameter bites that freeze consistently in exactly 10 minutes at 0°F.technique1 tablespoon, 1-inch diameter
- ✓Add chocolate chips last and fold gently to prevent melting from hand heat - melted chocolate reduces structural integrity by 30%.timing30% structural loss
- ✓Use natural peanut butter with 2-3% oil separation rather than stabilized versions - the oil acts as a binding agent and improves rollability.ingredient2-3% oil separation