Riri's RecipesNothing curbs a snack craving quite like an energy bite. These granola energy bites have the perfect mix of chewy and crunchy, and creaminess from the peanut butter that you won’t be able to resist! They are made with quick oats, nut butter, dates, superfoods like chia seeds and hemp hearts, and so much more. Plus, I added a sneaky handful of granola for added crunch and a cacao flavour!
Ingredients you will need to make these granola energy bites
- Medjool Dates + Water. Medjool dates are much softer and juicier, so I love incorporating them into energy bite recipes. Make sure you soak them first in warm water to soften them, and then add extra water to the food processor before blending everything together.
- Walnuts. For added flavour and loads of benefits like improving heart health, reducing cholesterol and improving blood pressure.
- Protein Powder. I love including this to get an extra boost of protein in my snacks.
- Chia Seeds. Helps to make all the ingredients stick together, and is great for adding fibre to this recipe.
- Hemp Hearts. Adds extra protein to these energy bites!
- One Degree Organic Quick Oats. I love using One Degree Organic oats because they are glyphosate-free and 100% traceable. You can see where the ingredients come from, and know what’s in your food.
- Peanut Butter. Or any nut butter of choice.
- One Degree Organic Quinoa Cacao Granola. Folded in at the end. I love adding granola to these energy bites because it gives an extra crunch! I also love the cacao flavour of this one since the base of these energy bites are made with simple ingredients.
Tips on making these granola energy bites
- Soak your dates. Soak them in warm/hot water for 5-10 minutes, drain the excess water then add it to your food processor. This will make it much easier to blend together with the other ingredients. Adding that extra water also helps to soften the mixture.
- Pulse the mixture. I normally let everything pulse together for 5-10 seconds, and scrape down the sides in between pulses. This helps you keep an eye on the texture if you prefer the ingredients to be in bigger chunks. You also want to make sure you don’t pulse it too much to the point that it’s completely pureed together!
- Fold in the granola. We want it to stay crunchy, so fold it in with a spatula once you’ve gotten the energy bites to your desired consistency.
How to store these energy bites
Place in the fridge in an airtight container for up to one week. You can also store these energy bites in the freezer for up to 3 weeks.
Craving more?
- Another great no-bake treat is my Granola Date Bark. Perfect for a granola and date lover, and ready in no time!
- These energy bites can double as a great on-the-go quick breakfast, but if you want another make-ahead breakfast, you need to prep my Apple Baked Oatmeal. It’s so delicious and makes the perfect breakfast you can enjoy all week long.
- As a cookie lover, there’s truly nothing better than a classic. So that’s why you need these Dark Chocolate Almond Oatmeal Cookies in your life. Simple, easy to make, and packed with flavour!
Granola Energy Bites
Nothing curbs a snack craving quite like an energy bite. These granola energy bites have the perfect mix of chewy and crunchy, and creaminess from the peanut butter that you won't be able to resist! They are made with simple ingredients like quick oats, nut butter, dates, chia seeds and hemp hearts. Plus, I added a sneaky handful of granola for added crunch and a cacao flavour!
Ingredients
- 10 whole medjool dates pitted and soaked in hot water for 5 minutes
- 2 tbsp water
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- 1 tbsp protein powder
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp hemp hearts
- 1 cup One Degree Organics Quick Oats
- 3 tbsp natural smooth peanut butter
- 1/2 cup One Degree Organics Quinoa Cacao Granola, folded in
Instructions
- Cut open your dates and remove the pit.
- In a small bowl, soak your dates in boiling water for 5 minutes until softened. Drain and set aside.
- To a food processor, add softened dates, water, walnuts, protein powder, chia seeds, hemp hearts, One Degree Organics Quick Oats, and peanut butter. Pulse everything together, ensuring to pause and scrape down the sides of the food processor. If you find the mixture is too dry, add 1 extra tsp of water.
- Fold in the One Degree Organics Quinoa Cacao Granola with a small spatula.
- Use a small cookie scooper or a teaspoon to roll into balls. Place on a lined baking sheet and set in the fridge for 10-15 minutes before enjoying.
Notes
How to store: Place in an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to three weeks.
**Disclosure: This post is sponsored by One Degree Organics. As always, all opinions are my own.**