Irresistible Cherry Cranberry Energy Bites in Just 15 Minutes
A no-bake snack hack that fuels your day fast! These energy bites combine oats, dried fruits, nuts, and chia seeds for a quick and healthy snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup dried cherries, chopped
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ⅓ cup natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mix the Base Together: In a medium bowl, combine oats, peanut butter, honey, and vanilla. Stir well until it forms a sticky base.
- Add the Crunch & Fruit: Fold in chopped dried cherries, cranberries, sliced almonds, chia seeds, and salt.
- Chill to Set: Pop the bowl in the fridge for 20–30 minutes to firm up the mixture.
- Roll Into Bites: Scoop out spoonfuls and roll into 1-inch balls.
- Store & Snack Smart: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
- Use almond butter for a nut-free option.
- Adjust honey or maple syrup for desired sweetness.
- Chilling makes rolling easier.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg