Oatmeal Cookie Protein Energy Bites

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Oatmeal Cookie Protein Energy Bites

When you’re craving an oatmeal raisin cookie but want something that will give you more sustained energy, these oatmeal cookie protein energy bites are the perfect solution.

They take less than 15-minutes to whip up and are great for munching on prior to a workout or to help hold you over until your next meal. Although, to be honest, they also make a fantastic dessert. :)

Oatmeal Cookie Protein Energy Bites

What You Need to Make Them

  • Almond Butter- Natural, drippy almond butter works best. You want to make sure the ingredients are just roasted almonds (and salt, if desired). Almond butter works well for it’s subtle flavor here but feel free to sub any natural nut butter or seed butter (such as sunflower butter or tahini) you like. Just keep in mind it will change the flavor a bit.
  • Pure Maple Syrup- The consistency of pure maple syrup is great because it isn’t as thick as honey so it’s much easier to mix. That said, you could probably get away with subbing honey if you add a bit more water to the recipe.
  • Vanilla Extract- Just a hint of vanilla really gives these energy bites cookie vibes.
  • Oatmeal- I prefer to use quick oats (or blend rolled oats in the blender for a few seconds) for my no-bake recipes as I find classic rolled oats to be a bit too chewy unless they’re baked. But you can try them either way and see what you like best.
  • Protein Powder- Plain protein powder or vanilla protein powder both work great for this recipe. If you don’t like protein powder, simply substitute equal amounts oat flour instead.
  • Cinnamon- Ground cinnamon brings everything together for a classic oatmeal cookie flavor. Feel free to use 1/2 teaspoon if you like a subtle cinnamon flavor or a full teaspoon for a nice punch of cinnamon.
  • Hemp (or Chia Seeds)- These are technically optional but I like to add a little bit for texture and health benefits.
  • Raisins- Because you can’t have an oatmeal cookie without raisins, am I right? Unless you hate raisins. In that case I would sub dried cranberries or chocolate chips.

Oatmeal Cookie Protein Energy Bites

MADE in one bowl

What I love about these is how simple they are to make. You just whisk together the wet ingredients, add the dry and stir until a dough forms. Then scoop and roll into balls and you’re done!

Oatmeal Cookie Protein Energy Bites

Oatmeal Cookie Protein Energy Bites

 

Oatmeal Cookie Protein Energy Bites

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Oatmeal Cookie Protein Energy Bites

Print Recipe
5 from 3 votes

Oatmeal Raisin Protein Energy Bites

Made with healthy pantry ingredients, these delicious bites take just 15-minutes to make and pack in 6 grams of plant protein!
Prep Time15 mins
Total Time15 mins
Servings: 20 bites

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric
  • ½ cup natural almond butter, only ingredient should be roasted almonds (unless salted)
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup quick oats, or rolled oats
  • ⅓ cup protein powder of choice
  • ½-1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons hemp seeds
  • pinch of sea salt, omit if almond butter is salted
  • ½ cup raisins

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
  • To the bowl, add the oats, protein powder, hemp speeds, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until a thick dough forms. Add a few tablespoons of water as needed, until dough is somewhat moist. Lastly, stir in the raisins.
  • Using a scooper, scoop out one heaping tablespoon at a time and roll into balls. You have about 18-20 balls by the end. Energy bites can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 102kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 0.4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Sodium: 42mg, Potassium: 104mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 12IU, Vitamin C: 0.2mg, Calcium: 40mg, Iron: 1mg
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Did you try this recipe? Please let me know how it turned out by leaving a comment below or sharing a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #makingthymeforhealth. I love hearing your feedback!
by Sarah on February 18, 2023  //  Recipes, Snacks
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