Healthy Chocolate Strawberry Energy Bites
Chocolate Strawberry Energy Bites are a quick no-bake snack made with oats, peanut butter, flaxseed, strawberries, and chocolate chips.
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole grain rolled oats
- ½ cup crunchy peanut butter
- ⅓ cup whole ground flaxseed meal
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon water
- ⅓ cup freeze-dried strawberries crumbled
- ⅓ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, peanut butter, flaxseed meal, honey, and water.
- Stir until the mixture is evenly combined and begins to hold together.
- Gently fold in the crumbled freeze-dried strawberries and chocolate chips.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up the mixture.
- Remove from the refrigerator.
- Using clean hands or a small cookie scoop, roll the mixture into approximately 1-inch balls.
- Arrange the Chocolate Strawberry Energy Bites on a plate or airtight container.
- Serve immediately or store for later enjoyment.
Notes
- Freeze-dried strawberries provide concentrated strawberry flavor without adding excess moisture.
- Mini chocolate chips work especially well for even distribution.
- These energy bites pair wonderfully with yogurt, smoothies, or fresh fruit.
- For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter.