These energy bites are perfect for a quick snack when you’re on the go!
Now Foods provided me with the hemp seeds, chia seeds, oats, and maple syrup for this recipe as part of an ongoing partnership. Â All opinions are my own.
This past weekend, Brian went on a super fun (and super muddy/rainy!) camping trip with several of our friends.  We traveled to Crested Butte, CO which is about 4 hours away from our Denver homes.  While being in the car for more than a couple of hours is never ideal, this drive was well worth it.  The town of Crested Butte is absolutely adorable, the scenery is stunning, and we hear (it was too rainy for us to give it a go) that the hikes are fantastic.
While we weren’t able to participate in hiking due to the super rainy weather, the overall experience was just so fun. Â I am thankful for the time we were able to spend with our friends, and I’m thankful that we got to experience the quaint and welcoming town of Crested Butte!
Now these Peanut Butter Oatmeal Energy Bites?
They’ve been my go-to recently for pre-running fuel, afternoon snacks, and I pop them in my bag whenever I’m on the go. Â Naturally, I brought these portable little bites on the camping trip.
Made of a handful of ingredients and easily tossed together, these peanut buttery bites are too simple NOT to have on hand for those snack moments.
Not only do they taste great, but they are full of nutrients from:
Hemp Seeds |Â high in omega 3 fatty acids
Chia Seeds |Â high in fiber, protein, and omega 3 fatty acids
Protein | slows digestion giving these bites “staying power”
Oatmeal |Â good source of potassium, calcium, and fiber
If you do any sort of meal prep at the start of the week, these bites would be a wonderful addition. Â Typically, I make these energy bites up and store them in the fridge or the freezer for a couple of weeks (or until they are gone).
1/2 cup creamy, natural peanut butter (other nut butters will work)
2 Tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 Tbsp almond milk
Instructions
Combine all ingredients with your hands in a large bowl.
Lightly wet your palms and fingertips and roll the mixture into bite sized balls.
Store in the refrigerator or freezer and enjoy!
Notes
*If looking for a low FODMAP protein powder, check the ingredient list for sweeteners like sugar alcohols (erythritol, xylitol, etc) or added fiber such as chicory root or inulin. These ingredients are high FODMAP.
The ingredients in this recipe are considered low FODMAP according to the Monash Universtiy guidelines.
yum!! I make a variation of energy balls/bars often too and keep them in the freezer to have on hand. My husband and I are obsessed! Definitely will give these a try!
Love energy bites – a great thing to have on a hike, isn’t it? Beautiful scenery! We did a hike in rain once – yeah not a pleasant experience – wouldn’t do it again.
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How many does this recipe make? So that I can control mj intake as per your nutritional info? Thanks.
The recipe yields 24 🙂 Just depends on how big you make the balls!
anything with pb is my favorite snack! These look amazing!
These look so delish! As I’m allergic to nuts, I can’t wait to try with sunflower seed butter!! Pinned!
Yes! sunflower seed butter would be perfect in these bites!
yum!! I make a variation of energy balls/bars often too and keep them in the freezer to have on hand. My husband and I are obsessed! Definitely will give these a try!
They are so perfect to have on hand. Love it!
These bites looks SO good and your pictures are gorgeous!
Thanks, Gretchen! 🙂
Love energy bites – a great thing to have on a hike, isn’t it? Beautiful scenery! We did a hike in rain once – yeah not a pleasant experience – wouldn’t do it again.