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I’m so busy, but I need to feed myself. These Monster Energy Bites will help me pack a punch of flavor into my day! They’re easy and quick with all sorts of add-ins for taste and texture that are perfect for when you have no time or space in your schedule.
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Very good! Nice to have on hand for a little pick me up in the middle of the day.
Monster Energy Bites
These Energy Bites are so simple and so good! This Bite of energy contains some delicious ingredients like M&M’s, chocolate chips, peanut butter, and oats. They are super filling and packed with sweet, salty, and savory flavors. You can make these for your kids for lunches, snacks, or even for you to take along with you. Try out these other simple chocolate balls like our Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls, Coconut Balls, and Oreo Balls, . You will be surprised and happy to take a bite of these amazing treats and want to make them in the future.
Ingredients
- Oats- You will just need some quick oats for this recipe.
- Peanut Butter- Creamy Peanut butter will rok the best for this recipe.
- Honey- This will add a sweet flavor to the bites.
- M&M’s- You can use whatever colors of M&M’s you want for this recipe.
- Chocolate Chips- You will need the mini chocolate chips for this recipe.
- Vanilla- Use pure vanilla for the best flavoring.
How to Make Energy Bites
Add all of the ingredients into a large bowl, and combine until the honey and peanut butter are fully combined.
Begin to add a small amount of dough into your hand using a large spoon or portion scoop. Then, roll the dough into a 1 1/2-2 inch ball.
Prepare a cookie sheet with parchment paper and start to arrange the dough balls on the sheet. Continue this process until all the dough is used.
Place the balls into the fridge for about 30 minutes to chill, then place them into an airtight container until you want to eat them.
What are Energy Bites?
Energy Bites are super protein-packed and bite-sized snacks. These energy balls will provide you will a quick and easy way to having a full tummy without that slouching full feeling. They are great for long car rides or snacks for a child field trip or for school.
Can energy bites be frozen?
Yes, these energy bites can be frozen. You will want to make sure they are stored in an airtight container when you place them in the freezer. Freezing these will extend the freshness of the bites as well. Make sure to leave them out to thaw for a few minutes before serving.
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- No-Bake Protein Balls
- Caramel Popcorn Recipe
- Cookie Butter Muddy Buddies
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups quick oats
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup mini m and m’s
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- ½ tsp vanilla
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients, and then stir until the honey and peanut butter is well combined with the other ingredients.
- Using a large spoon, or portion scoop, measure a small amount of the dough and roll it into a ball shape, about 1 ½ - 2 inches in size.
- After shaping it into a ball, place it on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat the process until all of the dough is used.
- Chill the bites for about 30 minutes, and then cover in a sealed container until ready to eat.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Very good! We love Monster cookies so these are nice, quick alternative to those.
Thanks Jill! I’ll let you know how it turns out.
My daughter and I absolutely love these!! Have you ever tried adding protein powder to it? Any thoughts on how the amounts of ingredients would change to make that work?
Thanks Suzi! I have not tried adding protein powder to these but have done so to other cookies. I would try adding without changing anything, however you may need to add more peanut butter and/or honey.
I use protein powder when I make them. I don’t change anything other than adding a scoop of powder. My boys like t hem better with the powder added. I use the PBfit peanut butter/chocolate powder.
Can the honey be omitted?
You could, however it will affect the taste slightly. You could also try substituting molasses, or agave nectar as well.
Hi I don’t like HONEY, so what can you replace honey with in this Recipe
Hey Tanya, you could try molasses or agave nectar.
Bet it would be awesome with maple syrup
How much honey , vanilla &
Oats?
The amounts are listed in the recipe card near the bottom of the page.
Can you use regular oats or do you have to use the quick ones?
You just pulverize the reg ones in your blender. The size makes them quick oats.
They sound good
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Do you have any idea on the calories or nutritional value of these? Sound delicious!!
Same!
I entered the ingredients into MyFitness pal app and if I did it right here are the results per energy bite:
110 calories
5 grams fat
12.5 grams carbs
2.5 grams protein
How about dietary fiber?
Per one bite
Thank you for doing the calculations!
Any ideas to replace the peanut butter, I love the idea but my son school doesn’t allow it in the lunch box
A good substitute is almond butter if they allow almond based things. If no nuts are allowed, then soy butter or coconut butter.
Good to know as my grandson is allergic to peanut butter
Sun butter would be a great substitute
could you add protein powder – my son is asking!
I usually add a scoop of vanilla Rule 1 protein
Can you add protein powder to this and how much?
T