We are a family of swimmers, and have spent many hours at swim meets over the course of years. After your swimmer competes in their heat, they often need to refuel! We bring fresh grapes, apples, carrots, mini peppers and the like. However, we have discovered these Energy Bites go a long way to restore energy in time for the next race.
I’ve heard they are a perfect small snack pre workout as well.
They are fast and easy to put together and travel well in an insulated bag for your long day at the track or swim meet. I often make them the night before and store them in the refrigerator overnight. If the meet is going to be especially long, I will freeze these bites so they can be kept fresh while we are at the meet!
With oats, peanut butter, sliced almonds, chia seeds, honey and some mini chocolate chips they taste good and are healthy choice.
Plus they are super flexible, you can add or subtract ingredients and customize them to your liking. You can amplify the protein by adding a scoop of protein powder. Add toasted unsweetened coconut if that is your favorite. You can take out the chia seeds if you don’t have them and add ground flax seed. There are lots of options.
From one swim and track parent to another, these are a great addition to your meet day supplies! And if you have nothing to do with swim or track meets, but just want a healthy and sweet snack available in your fridge, these will do just the trick!
I just had my 18 year old son sample one from this new batch and I asked him “How do they taste?” He answered “Really good, they taste just like a swim meet!” 🙂
My 16 year old daughter helped snap the photos. Sharing these recipes with you is certainly a family affair!
Enjoy friends!
Simple and Delicious Energy Bites: No bake
Equipment
- 1 Cookie Scoop 1 1/2 inch diameter Optional, you can use a spoon, a cookie scoop just gives you uniformity
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Oats I use old fashioned oats, but quick oats also work
- 1/2 Cup Slivered Almonds
- 1 Cup Peanut Butter I use Natural Smooth, but you can also use crunchy if you prefer
- 3 Tbsp Chia Seeds
- 1/2 Cup Mini Chocolate Chips
- 1/4 Cup Honey
- 2 tsp Vanilla
- 1/8 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Mix all of the ingredients in a medium bowl until incorporated.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion some of the mix into your hand, roll or press together to a ball.
- Placing in the refrigerator right away helps the bites to meld together
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, or the freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes
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So perfect for a snack! Not too crumbly like other protein/energy bites! I subbed chopped pecans for almonds and loved the texture.