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 are the perfect on-the-go snack for adults and kids. They're packed with whole grains and protein to leave you feeling energized and full, longer.
- 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)
- 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.
*You could use whole grain oats, but pulse them in a food processor a few times first. If not you may need to add a little extra peanut butter or honey to the mixture to help them stick together.
*One of my kids is allergic to peanuts, so I substitute sunflower butter in his!
Adapted from Mel's Kitchen Cafe
Have you tried this recipe?!
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Sarah D says
What is the coconut oil for? Can it be omitted or something else in it’s place? My son is allergic to coconut, tree nuts, sunflower & sesame. =(
Lauren Allen says
Hi Sarah, it just gives it a nice flavor–you can omit it and add a little extra vanilla, or replace it with a little vegetable or canola oil…
Kara says
Just had these at a play date and we all demolished them! They are so delicious! Can’t wait to make them at home and have them all the time now!
Lauren Allen says
Thanks so much Kara! Liz told me she made them today–thanks for being such a great friend to her!
Emily jane says
bought a Costco sized bag of flaxseed months ago. Perfect recipe for it:) Very sweet. My kids loved them. I think salted sunflower seeds would knock it out of the park.
Jennifer says
What is the calorie count on these? I have been making them for months. We love them!
Julie says
I made these today. They came together beautifully – first snack-ball recipe I’ve tried in which the balls didn’t fly apart on contact LOL! The kids love them, and I’m going to be sneaking them out of the fridge after bedtime. Thanks for sharing!
Lauren Allen says
So happy to hear that! Thanks for sharing Julie.
Emily Diaz says
Tried them at our play date with Liz! They were amazing and the kids loved them too!
Lauren Allen says
Thanks so much Emily! I’m happy you liked them 🙂
Liezl Greyling says
Too delicious
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elyse says
i looked up healthy kid recipies for my family ed class and they are really good. great work
SUSan says
Are there tasty substitutes for chocolate chips? I try not to give my toddler chocolate if possible.
Lauren Allen says
Sure, you could add raisins or nuts instead, or just leave them out.
Kim says
Any substitution suggestions for the oats? Even if it is for half the amount.
Lauren Allen says
Raisin brand, cornflakes or other dried cereal, coconut… Hope you enjoy them!
Jackie says
Made these today and loved them! I’m always looking for new snack ideas for my family and patients (I’m a dietitian). I swapped out raisins for chocolate chips and added some cinnamon. For a boost of protein, you could also sub out some or all of the flax seed for your favorite protein powder. Sad that the serving size is only one 🙁
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!