Healthy No-Bake Granola Bites are the perfect, DELICIOUS, on-the-go snack for adults and kids. They’re packed with whole grains and protein to leave you feeling energized and full, longer.
I’m sure other mom’s can relate when I say I am constantly on the look-out for healthy snack ideas! And not just for my kids, but for me too!
I often turn to this round-up of Healthy Snack Ideas when I’m all out of good ideas. But these no-bake granola bites are our new family favorite!
Not only do they take minutes to throw together, I can freeze them and have them on hand for months! Total score.
My 2 year-old is allergic to peanuts so I’ll usually set aside half of the recipe for him and add sunflower butter as a substitution for the peanut butter.
Everyone in our family loves these–including my husband who often takes one in his lunch! They are the best for on-the-go days too when you barely have time to throw some snacks in your bag on the way out the door.
I often play around with the ingredients and add dried fruit or chia seeds too. Feel free to add in your favorite healthy ingredients to make them even yummier!
Looking for more healthy snack ideas? Try some of my other favorites:
Healthy Applesauce Oat Muffins
Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie
Healthy No-Bake Granola Bites
Ingredients
- 2 cups quick cooking oats (*see note below)
- 1 cup ground flaxseed
- 1 cup crispy rice cereal (like Rice Krispies)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (*see note)
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 2/3 cup honey (or agave nectar)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons coconut oil (optional, if needed)
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients together in a large bowl until well combined.
- Using a cookie scoop and your hands, drop rounded tablespoonful-sized portions onto a parchment lined cooking sheet. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- Storing: Refrigerate in an air-tight container for up to a week or freeze for several months.
Notes
*One of my kids is allergic to peanuts, so I substitute sunflower butter in his! Adapted from Mel's Kitchen Cafe
D Coughlin says
Made these and they were a hit with kids, hubby and 92 year old mom!
Lauren Allen says
Sounds like a win all around! Thanks so much for sharing!
Maggie says
How many servings per recipe?
Lauren Allen says
It makes about 25 “bites”. 1 serving each.
Abigail says
These are delicious! I didn’t have flaxseed on hand, so I substituted hemp hearts and pumpkin seeds (pulsed a few times in blender). The finished product is quite sweet, which my husband and toddler love, but I’ll probably reduce the honey a bit next time I make them. All around, a great recipe that will definitely be repeated at my house. Thanks, Lauren!
Erin says
What do you do to differentiate between the peanut butter and sunbather bites? We have one child allergic to peanuts, and I anticipate the children getting them mixed up. Thank you!
Lauren Allen says
My kids are so young that I get the snacks for them. I store them in separate ziplock bags and label the bag so I know which was made with peanut butter and which is peanut free. 🙂
Trina says
Just made these for the family. They are SO YUMMY! Everyone (even my husband) liked them! 🙂
Maggie says
Really good cut down on the peanut butter.
Elaine says
I’ve been making these since 2016. Started off as the perfect nursing mama snack with a cup of tea and now my whole family loves these! LOVE this recipe! Thanks for sharing.
Question: is it 186 cal for each single no bake bite? Thanks!
Lauren Allen says
I’m so happy you have enjoyed them for so long! Calories really depend on how big you make them, but the nutritional label here is based off of 25 balls. (And, If you like this recipe you should try my Energy Bites, which are lower in sugar and calories! 🙂 https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/oatmeal-peanut-butter-energy-bites/