Sweet chocolate chips and salty nut butter are a match made in foodie heaven. And plot twist: They can be part of a healthy snack! Let us introduce you to our favorite energy bites recipe. These portable snacks are a great option when you’re on-the-go but in need of some nutritious fuel. Rolled oats bring the fiber, while almond butter delivers good-for-you fats.
Daily Burn 365 trainer Prince Brathwaite, our resident King of Leg Day, wouldn’t have it any other way. Running from set to personal training sessions and back home again, Prince needs snacks that are as mobile as he is. The antidote: A little thing we call energy balls. In the video above, get the scoop on how to whip them up on your own. With just a handful of ingredients and only five minutes of prep time, this no-bake energy balls recipe is practically foolproof. (And hey, you’ll save money and time if you work these snacks into your weekly meal prep routine.)
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5-Ingredient Energy Bites Recipe
Serves: 8
Prep time: 5 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
1 cup dry oats
1/2 cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup chocolate chips
1/4 cup coconut flakes
Preparation
- Mix all ingredients together in large bowl. Roll into golf ball-sized bites and let set in the fridge for 20 minutes before snacking!