20 Energy Bites Recipes for On-The-Go Energy

Before turning to energy supplements, consider incorporating foods into your diet that can naturally boost your energy levels. It’s time to elevate your energy with some delicious energy bites recipes!

Often referred to as energy balls, many of these recipes incorporate dates to help bind the ingredients, while others use natural sweeteners like honey, agave, or maple syrup.

Most of these energy ball recipes are gluten-free, vegan and/or paleo-friendly, making them ideal for vegetarian snacking.

Whether you’re a fan of chocolate, nut butters, fruits, or coconut, the variety of bites listed below is sure to cater to all food preferences.

1 5 Ingredient Peanut Butter Energy Bites – BubbForest

This recipe simplifies energy! These bites deliver a flavorful boost and help you start your day off right. Prepare them in advance or simply chill them in the fridge for 15-30 minutes while you get ready.

2 5-Minute Protein Peanut Butter Energy Bites – Ambitious Kitchen

Just as straightforward as the first recipe, these energy bites take only five minutes to prepare, and you don’t need to refrigerate them before enjoying! Chia and flax seeds add even more benefits to this easy recipe.

3 Almond Butter Oat Balls – Two Peas and Their Pod

If you like the idea of the first two recipes but can’t have peanut butter, this recipe is for you! Almond butter serves as a fantastic substitute and is a key ingredient in many energy bites recipes.

4 Easy Snack: No-Bake Energy Bites – MOMables

Similar to the earlier recipes, these easy snack bites include raisins and are the perfect treat for your kids. They offer a cost-effective way to provide your children with a nutritious snack they’ll enjoy as much as any commercial snack bar.

5 Peanut Butter Pretzel Energy Bites – Pinch of Yum

While most energy bites recipes are sweet, these pretzel bites are a favorite among fans of both sweet and salty flavors. This recipe incorporates organic blue agave for a treat that’s hard to resist. Don’t resist—enjoy!

6 No-Bake Almond Joy Energy Balls – The Healthy Maven

If you love Almond Joy candy bars, you’ll adore these energy balls! They blend the flavors of chocolate, almond, and coconut along with other essential ingredients. Energize and enjoy the delight.

7 Chocolate + Tahini Quinoa Energy Bites – Simply Quinoa

Tahini (ground sesame seeds) and quinoa are not typical energy bite ingredients, making this recipe particularly unique. Moreover, these bites are bursting with flavor—thanks to the inclusion of chocolate. Need I say more?

8 No-Bake Energy Bites with Ginger and Turmeric – epicurious

Loaded with superfoods and caffeine, and always including chocolate, these ginger and turmeric bites offer a mix of sweetness and spice. The optional dark chocolate-covered espresso bean coating is sure to appeal to coffee enthusiasts.

9 Spirulina Energy Globes – NutritionStripped

NutritionStripped recommends her Spirulina Energy Globes as an excellent way to introduce the blue-green algae into your diet. Packed with essential vitamins and minerals, this recipe provides a tasty treat and a burst of energy.

10 Blueberry Muffin Energy Bites Recipe – Show Me the Yummy

Embrace the fruit! These bites feature dried blueberries and taste just like blueberry muffins with an added hint of cinnamon. Show Me the Yummy recommends using vanilla protein powder in this recipe. Skip the muffin calories and opt for these bites instead.

11 Pumpkin Energy Bites – Jennifer Meyering

With pumpkin season fast approaching, it was essential to include a pumpkin-themed option. These bites, dipped in coconut flakes, offer a sweet snack that pumpkin enthusiasts will cherish. Enjoyable year-round, these energy bites are not just for the autumn.

12 Lemon Coconut Chia Energy Balls – The Healthy Maven

If you adore lemon, these are the energy balls for you. This recipe features both lemon zest and juice, along with chia seeds and other essential ingredients. When life hands you lemons, make lemon energy balls.

13 Raw Key Lime Pistachio Bites – The Healthy Maven

Admittedly, I’m a bit obsessed with The Healthy Maven’s energy ball/bite recipes, but it’s hard to discuss lemon without mentioning lime, and she offers the perfect recipe for both. This three-ingredient recipe is sure to please anyone who loves key lime pie.

14 Dark Chocolate Cherry Energy Bites – A Sweet Pea Chef

Chocolate-covered cherries are divine, but not the healthiest choice when consumed in large quantities. These energy bites are the ideal solution for fans of both chocolate and cherries. They provide energy while satisfying your sweet tooth.

15 Chocolate Orange Energy Bites – My Fussy Eater

Oranges are a favorite among children, but chocolate orange bars aren’t exactly healthy. Chocolate Orange Energy Bites offer a delicious blend of chocolate and orange flavors without the extra calories, appealing to people of all ages.

16 Banana Chocolate Energy Bites – My Whole Food Life

Made with just four ingredients, these Banana Chocolate Energy Bites are perfect for those who want to energize while enjoying a delicious treat. Make a batch and freeze them for bite-sized energy on the go.

17 Cashew Apricot White Chocolate Energy Balls – Kitchen Sanctuary

This option is for fruit enthusiasts who prefer white chocolate! Bursting with flavor from apricots, nuts, chia, white chocolate, and other ingredients, these balls are a delightful pre-workout snack or a treat just because.

18 Carrot No Bake Energy Bites – Vegan Heaven

These colorful bites include both orange and purple carrots, with a hint of cinnamon and a topping of coconut flakes. Enjoy the flavors of carrot cake while giving your body the nutrients it deserves.

19 Cranberry Vanilla Energy Bites – Recipe Runner

These energy bites taste like cookies but are made with healthier ingredients such as nuts, cranberries, vanilla, and dates. If you prefer vanilla over chocolate, these are the bites for you.

20 Cinnamon Apple Energy Bites – Recipe Runner

Lovers of cinnamon apple pastries and desserts will adore these tasty bites. This recipe combines oats, allspice, maple syrup, and dates to create a flavorful, energy-boosting snack that will delight your sweet tooth.

What’s your favorite energy bites recipe?