Monster Snack Bites (Kid-Approved)
If you’re on the hunt for a fun and super easy snack for the kiddos, look no further than our No Bake Monster Energy Bites! They’re delicious and so satisfying, with a texture that’s just like cookie dough or those yummy unbaked oatmeal cookies. Plus, they’re packed with mini M&M’s mixed in for an extra treat! Enjoy!
- Serves: 20-24
- Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Ingredients:
- rolled oats or quick oats
- peanut butter
- maple syrup
- vanilla protein powder
- mini M&M candies
Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.
Step-by-Step Directions:
Step 1: Add rolled oats, protein powder, peanut butter, maple syrup, and mini M&M candies. Combine.
Step 2: Using your hands, form 20-24 small balls of dough. Place them on a baking sheet and refrigerate until firm. Then, place the No Bake Energy Bites in a sealable container and keep them refrigerated. *Servings are approximate.
Tips:
- Place the energy bites in a sealable container and refrigerate them. They will keep for up to four weeks.
- To freeze energy bites, place them in a freezer-safe ziplock bag and freeze them for up to 6 months.
- For easier and workable nut butter, warm the peanut butter in a microwave safe dish for 10 second sessions for softened nut butter.
- Try using almond or cashew butter.
- Add more nut butter if the mixture is too dry.
Alternate Recipes:
- Coconut Snack Bites: Decrease oats by 1 cup and add 1 cup of sweetened coconut flakes.
- Oatmeal Raisin Bites: Stir in raisins instead of chocolate chips.
- Oatmeal Cranberry Bites: Stir in dried cranberries instead of chocolate chips.
- Cashew Energy Bites: Use cashew butter instead of peanut butter.
- Double Chocolate Energy Bites: Use chocolate-flavored protein powder instead of vanilla.
- White Chocolate & Coconut Protein Bites: Replace chocolate chips with white chocolate chips and add shredded coconut. *Decrease oats by 1 cup when adding coconut flakes.
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Monster Snack Bites (Kid-Approved)
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- baking sheet
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats or quick oats
- 1¼ cups peanut butter
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
- ¼-½ mini M&M candies
Instructions
- Add rolled oats, protein powder, peanut butter, maple syrup, and mini M&M candies. Combine.
- Using your hands, form 20-24 small balls of dough. Place them on a baking sheet and refrigerate until firm. Then, place the No Bake Energy Bites in a sealable container and keep them refrigerated. *Servings are approximate.
Alternative Recipes
- Coconut Snack Bites: Decrease oats by 1 cup and add 1 cup of sweetened coconut flakes. *When adding coconut flakes, decrease the oats by 1 cup.
- Oatmeal Raisin Bites: Stir in raisins instead of chocolate chips.
- Oatmeal Cranberry Bites: Stir in dried cranberries instead of chocolate chips.
- Cashew Energy Bites: Use cashew butter instead of peanut butter.
- Double Chocolate Energy Bites: Use chocolate-flavored protein powder instead of vanilla.
- White Chocolate & Coconut Protein Bites: Replace chocolate chips with white chocolate chips and add shredded coconut. *When adding coconut flakes, decrease the oats by 1 cup.
Notes
- Place the energy bites in a sealable container and refrigerate them. They will keep for up to four weeks.
- To freeze energy bites, place them in a freezer-safe ziplock bag and freeze them for up to 6 months.
- For more manageable and workable nut butter, warm the peanut butter in a microwave-safe dish for 10-second sessions for softened nut butter.
- Try using almond or cashew butter.
- Add more nut butter if the mixture is too dry.
Nutrition
Disclaimer: All nutrition values are per serving and approximate. They will vary depending on products and quantities used.
