5 ingredient no bake blueberry and almond energy snacks. These little bites are so easy, delicious and a perfect snack on go.
Keep your mid-day munchies healthy with these 5-Ingredient No-Bake Blueberry Almond Energy Snacks! In just 10 minutes you can stash a batch in your refrigerator for nutritious bites on the go. This versatile recipe is husband-and-kid-approved, making the snacks ideal for lunch boxes, commuter breakfasts, and pre-gym workout fuel!
You guys, this recipe has been a long time coming! I can’t tell you how many batches of healthy “bites” I have attempted to create over the years. They seem so simple, but getting the right ratio of ingredients so that the balls stay together, don’t use too much sweetener, and actually taste delicious is no easy feat! Since this particular batch of healthy snacks disappeared within about 2 days, I knew that I had found a winner! My boys cannot get enough…
We’re definitely a family that loves its snacks, so I’m always looking for ways to keep our options interesting and still nutritious. I like to grab a bite or two on my way to the gym in the morning for a pre-breakfast energy boost. The snacks are also sturdy enough to withstand the jostling and abuse that they get in a school lunchbox, so I use them as little sweet treats to supplement the boys’ sandwiches, fruit, and other munchies at school. I love that they’re getting healthy fat, protein, and whole grains in one little package!
These energy bites are such a great way to prep ahead for the week and fill your kitchen with good-for-you snacks that the whole family can enjoy. They tide you over until your next meal (preventing overeating later), and they supplement a healthy diet with so many nutritious ingredients. They are truly the perfect intersection of delicious, nutritious, and convenient!
Variations – Blueberry Almond Energy Snacks;
- Try adding different nuts such as hazelnuts
- Other dried fruit would also work well such as cranberries
- Don’t have almond butter? Try peanut butter or cashew butter
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No-Bake Blueberry Almond Energy Snacks
5 ingredient no bake blueberry and almond energy snacks. These little bites are so easy, delicious and a perfect snack on go.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup finely chopped raw almonds
- 1/3 cup dried blueberries
- 1 ¼ cup old-fashioned oats
- ½ cup almond butter
- ¼ cup honey
- Optional but recommended: ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir together all of the ingredients until completely combined.
- Use a small ice cream scoop or spoon to scoop out the mixture into individual portions. Use your hands to roll it into balls and place on a rimmed baking sheet or small baking pan.
- Tip: Keep your hands damp with water so that the mixture doesn’t stick to your fingers and it’s easy to roll into balls.
- Place balls in the refrigerator to set for about 1 hour. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 week (but they probably won’t last that long)!
Recipe Notes
A few notes: If you don't have dried blueberries, try using raisins and adding some cinnamon to the mix. A Cinnamon Raisin Oatmeal Energy Snack sounds delicious! And next I'm planning to make a batch of Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Snacks (per Gibbs's request)! Just substitute dark chocolate chips for the blueberries, peanuts for the almonds, and peanut butter for the almond butter. The ratios can all stay the same. So easy, and so versatile!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
February 22, 2017 at 7:25 amEnergy bites are my absolute favorite! I made a very similar version a few months ago and I’ve been hooked ever since. So great for when the munchies attack!
Blair says
February 22, 2017 at 1:43 pmThat’s right! I remember your bites because I wanted to make them when I saw them! Maybe you were my subconscious inspiration, Gayle! 🙂
Bethany @ Athletic Avocado says
February 22, 2017 at 8:24 amYou know you’ve got a winner when your kids can’t get enough of this healthy treat! Where were these when I was growing up? I would have loved them in my lunch box in place of the little debbies!
Blair says
February 22, 2017 at 1:44 pmExactly, Bethany! I would have loved these in my lunchbox, too!
Joanne says
February 22, 2017 at 10:06 pmI like easy, healthy snacks! These would taste good with unsweetened coconut flakes too.
Blair says
February 23, 2017 at 6:18 pmTotally, Joanne! I had the same thought this morning! Definitely need to add that to my next variation!
Deb Leonard says
February 22, 2017 at 10:17 pmI’m a Diabetic and this looks like something I can eat on my diet. Will have to make them soon!
Blair says
February 23, 2017 at 6:18 pmThat’s great, Deb! And they almost taste like dessert! 🙂
Kristy from Southern In Law says
February 23, 2017 at 2:35 amYum! No bake recipes are always my go to when I’m in a time pinch and these look perfect! I think I even have some dried blueberries in the pantry so I’ll have to make these soon!
Blair says
February 23, 2017 at 6:22 pmAren’t dried blueberries the best? So much better than raisins or cranberries, in my opinion. They remind me of candy or fruit snacks! 🙂
Helen @ Healthy Bits and Bites says
March 2, 2017 at 2:15 amSimple and easy and they look delicious! And I bet almond butter and blueberries make a perfect combination!
Blair says
March 2, 2017 at 8:30 amExactly! They are such a great combo, Helen! Thank you!
Nancy Richardson says
March 23, 2017 at 11:09 amWow! Your recipe is really easy to follow. My family really likes it.
Blair says
March 23, 2017 at 7:26 pmThat’s great, Nancy! Thank you! My family loves them too! In fact, I’m due for another batch right now — I only have 2 left in the refrigerator! 🙂 I basically make a new batch every week because they’re the perfect grab-and-go snack. Glad that you have enjoyed them!
Jennifer J says
June 11, 2018 at 11:27 amdo these need to be made with dried fruit? My daughter is on the low fodmaps diet and can’t have dried fruits.
Blair says
June 11, 2018 at 1:52 pmHi, Jennifer! I wouldn’t use fresh fruit, because I think it might get messy (watery, smooshed berries, etc.). If you want to skip the dried fruit, I would add something else like mini chocolate chips or additional coarsely chopped nuts. 🙂
Whitney White says
February 20, 2019 at 6:25 pmCould you use quick oaks instead of old fashioned oats? I’ve got a ton I need to use
Blair says
February 20, 2019 at 8:06 pmHey, Whitney! Yes, I think the quick oats should work fine! 🙂
Samantha says
February 26, 2019 at 5:45 pmHow many balls are in a serving?
Blair says
February 26, 2019 at 5:55 pmHey, Samantha! The recipe nutrition information is for 1 ball, assuming that you get 21 balls out of the recipe. If you make more or less than 21, the nutrition information will change. Hope that helps!