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No Bake Oatmeal Cookie Energy Bites

Aug 20, 2021 · 38 Comments

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Are you looking for healthy snack recipes? I know I always am, and as soon as I made these no bake oatmeal cookie energy bites (which just so happen to be sugar free, gluten free, and vegan) I knew I had found my go-to snack recipe for the new year!

Energy bites in paper cups on a black plate

Having healthy snacks on hand is important to helping me stay on track with any sort of cravings I have.  It’s also nice to have snacks on hand when I’m running around from house to office etc.

Close up of box of dates

What ingredients do I need to make No Bake Oatmeal Cookie Energy Bites?

  • Dejlet noor dates
  • Water
  • Almond butter
  • Raisins
  • Quick cooking oats
  • Cinnamon

Ingredients used to make no bake oatmeal cookie energy bites

I’m such a huge fan of energy bites (you may remember these no bake coconut date energy bites) and with my newly procured dates I wanted to try out a new flavor combination.  I hit the jackpot of deliciousness with these oatmeal cookie energy bites. The energy bites taste like an oatmeal cookie, and they only have 5 ingredients…making them absolutely perfect for a Five Ingredient Friday recipe.

Ground oats for energy bites

Making energy bites is super fun, but sometimes they can look difficult (they’re really easy to make, promise) so I’ve put together my top six tips for making energy bites:

  1. Use a good food processor. I use this food processor, it really makes a difference texturally
  2. Process the dates first so that there are no big chunks
  3. Use a cookie scoop to make even size balls, then roll with hands
  4. Add a few drops of water if the mixture isn’t coming together easily
  5. Fun little cupcake liners make the energy bites super enjoyable (we eat with our eyes too, right? And how cute are these?)
  6. Let your energy balls refrigerate for an hour or over night (and store in the fridge) this will allow them to harden and come together


Healthy snack no bake oatmeal cookie energy bites

If you want to make these into bars, instead of balls, simply double the recipe, lay out flat and cut into rectangles.  These no bake oatmeal cookie energy bites are the perfect snack to bring to work for when that 2pm craving hits!  You’ll reach for these instead of an unhealthy cookie.

Other energy bite recipes you might enjoy:

  • No bake coconut date energy bites
  • 5 ingredient peanut butter pretzel energy bites
  • 3 Ingredient chocolate hazelnut date energy bites
Energy bites in paper cups on a black plate

No Bake Oatmeal Cookie Energy Bites

Are you looking for healthy snack recipes? I know I always am, and as soon as I made these no bake oatmeal cookie energy bites (which just so happen to be sugar free, gluten free, and vegan) I knew I had found my go-to snack recipe for the new year!
4.84 from 6 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 16 energy bites

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Measuring spoons
  • Mini muffin pan

Ingredients

  • 15 dejlet noor dates pits removed (1 heaping cup - can also use medjool dates, 8oz)
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoons almond butter
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup quick cooking oats
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  • In a food processor, process dates and tablespoon of water for 5 seconds.
  • Add almond butter, raisins, oats and cinnamon into the food processor and process for 5-10 seconds, until the mixture comes together, it should be sticky to touch and easily form a ball. If the mixture does not stick together when pressed between two fingers add a few more drops of water.
    Ground oats for energy bites
  • Using a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop or a tablespoon, scoop 1 tablespoon of mixture into your hand and roll it into a ball shape. Place in a mini muffin liner or in an air tight container.
    Healthy snack no bake oatmeal cookie energy bites from @sweetphi
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour and then enjoy or keep stored in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • You can use medjool dates or any other kind of dates you'd like.
  • You can use peanut butter instead of almond butter.
  • You can use any kind of raisins you'd like (I used yellow raisins).
The nutrition information presented on this site should be considered an estimate as the calculations will change based on the exact products you use in your own kitchen.

Nutrition

Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg

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  1. Brianna Baker says

    August 16, 2020 at 7:53 am

    5 stars
    Love this recipe. I sub the raisins for Cacao Nibs. My daughter loves these. Great to keep a bunch in the freezer for a sweet treat.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      August 18, 2020 at 2:41 pm

      Ohhhhh yum, I love that you sub in cacao nibs, I want to try that now! And also great tip on the freezer storage, I just started doing that and it’s so amazing!!

      Reply
  2. Sheri says

    August 5, 2020 at 3:45 pm

    5 stars
    Love love love all your energy ball recipes!!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      August 6, 2020 at 8:14 am

      Thank you so much, really appreciate that. I make these ones all the time too!

      Reply
  3. Monica M says

    February 22, 2019 at 7:59 am

    This sounds like a great recipe. I’m going to make them this weekend, so I can throw a few in my lunches next week. Thanks!!!!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      February 28, 2019 at 3:26 pm

      I hope you love these as much as we do – they’re great for snacks/lunches all week long!

      Reply
  4. Gemma says

    February 25, 2016 at 4:35 pm

    I love having this type of energy bites in the fridge and grab a couple after a workout. These ones look delicious plus oats have so many health benefits!

    xo

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      February 26, 2016 at 8:37 am

      Thank you so much for commenting – these are definitely perfect for a quick snack to have on hand!

      Reply
  5. Winnie says

    January 14, 2016 at 6:41 am

    Fantastic snacks!!
    Easy, and super tasty, especially when I LOVE dates 🙂

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      January 14, 2016 at 7:45 am

      If you love dates, you will absolutely fall in love with these oatmeal cookie bites, they’res SUPER tasty 🙂

      Reply
  6. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says

    January 11, 2016 at 6:43 am

    I love these kinds of no bakes bites – one of the best things about them is how long they last too (unless you eat them all of course haha)
    I find them so difficult to photograph though, so well done as these look great.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      January 14, 2016 at 7:59 am

      These are my new favorite healthy snack/dessert. They taste like cookies to me, and you’re right, they last for so long. With one a day, they last for two work weeks because they make 11-12, it’s a win-win, healthy snack and one that doesn’t have to be purchased! And thank you for the photography compliment 😉

      Reply
  7. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    January 10, 2016 at 3:08 pm

    Totally wish there was a TJs near me! Guess I am going to have to pay an arm and a leg for dates, because I NEED these energy bites in my life! Oatmeal cookies are one of my favorite cookies, so turned into a healthy bite of deliciousness is perfection! Pinned! Cheers!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      January 14, 2016 at 8:00 am

      Thank you so much for the pin, I appreciate that!! Have you ever purchased dates on Amazon? I’ve heard one of my friends do that because she doesn’t have a TJs near her, and she said they were good, and a lot cheaper than at the store too 🙂

      Reply
  8. Andrea Rentea says

    January 10, 2016 at 12:40 pm

    These look really delicious. At work one needs bite sized portions for snaking seem to be just the go to snack with plenty of fiber also. Thank you for such a great recipe.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      January 14, 2016 at 8:01 am

      You’re absolutely at right, a one bit sized portion for snacking is perfect for work, I make a batch of these and I’m set for snacks for the week. Thank you so much for your comment.

      Reply
  9. Emma says

    January 9, 2016 at 9:14 am

    These sounds really yummy! And I love that they are healthy, too!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      January 14, 2016 at 8:07 am

      Lately I’m all about snacks that are delicious and at the same time healthy, and these definitely fit the bill, you’d love them!!

      Reply
  10. sarah says

    January 9, 2016 at 1:09 am

    What a delicious little snack idea! Loving this 🙂

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      January 14, 2016 at 8:08 am

      No bake date energy bites are my fave when it comes to healthy delicious snack! They’re soooo good 🙂

      Reply
  11. Ashley@CookNourishBliss says

    January 8, 2016 at 3:30 pm

    Anddd now I need to go see if they are still on sale! That is crazy cheap!

    These little bites sound perfect! And gorgeous photos too!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      January 14, 2016 at 8:10 am

      Isn’t it SO cheap? I too did a double take when I saw dates for that price. They were totally worth it, as I’ve made these little bites more than once already. And thank you so much for the compliment about the photography-much appreciated!

      Reply
  12. Rachel @ Bakerita says

    January 8, 2016 at 9:45 am

    Don’t you love that everything is SO much cheaper at TJ’s?! It’s the best 🙂 these bites look like the perfect pre- or post- workout snack.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      January 14, 2016 at 8:11 am

      I totally am in love with TJs, everything is so much cheaper and amazing! These would definitely be a great pre or post workout snack 🙂

      Reply
  13. Little Cooking Tips says

    January 8, 2016 at 7:42 am

    An excellent, yummy and healthy snack! Kudos Phi, another great recipe! Thank you!
    Have an amazing weekend ahead!
    Sending lots of sunshine from Athens,
    Panos and Mirella
    xoxoxo

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      January 14, 2016 at 8:12 am

      I could really use all that sunshine from Athens right about now, here it is cold and snowing 😉
      These little bites have been my healthy snack for the past week and a half, they’re just SO good!

      Reply

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