Kid-Friendly Energy Bites Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

Skip the store-bought, highly-processed, sugar-loaded confections, and make your own kid-friendly energy bites at home, instead With just a handful of wholesome ingredients (and a bit of chocolate) these energy bites can be mixed up in a matter of minutes. These kid-friendly treats taste a bit like chewy chocolate chip granola bar snacks that you buy in the store, but in bite-sized form. They're sweetened with honey rather than processed sugar and are packed with peanut butter and a touch of chocolate for a great flavor combo that your kids won't even realize is actually good for them. Make sure to add in ground flaxseed or other edible seeds for extra health benefits. In addition to being a great school-day snack, these energy bites are so easy to make that you can have your kids join in on the process Everything is stirred together in a single bowl and then drizzled with melted chocolate. Take advantage of this easy recipe as a great way to get your kids involved in the kitchen, and in making great choices when it comes to their snacks

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Ingredients for Kid-Friendly Energy Bites Recipe

  • 0.63 cup Old fashioned oats
  • 0.17 cup Coconut flakes
  • 1/4 cup Creamy peanut butter
  • 0.13 cup Honey
  • 1 tablespoon Mini Chocolate Chips
  • 1/2 tablespoon Ground flax seed
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 0.06 teaspoon Salt
Nutrition
value
563
calories per serving
29 g Fat14 g Protein60 g Carbs9 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    29g
  • Protein
    14g
  • Carbs
    60g
  • Fiber
    9g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    60g
  • Protein
    14g
  • Fiber
    9g

Fats

  • Fat
    29g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    446mg
  • Iron
    24mg
  • Vitamin A
    8mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    14mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    45mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    5mg
  • Vitamin E
    2mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    122mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    474mg
  • Selenium
    25mcg
  • Zinc
    2mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats