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Almond Butter Energy Bites Recipe

by Jennifer Debth May 23, 2016
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4.90 from 67 votes
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These Almond Butter Energy Bites are SO healthy and delish. They’re nutty and rich from the almond butter, chewy from the oats, and sweet from the maple syrup and dark chocolate chips!Β 

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I need theseΒ Almond Butter Energy Bites more than ever on this fine Monday, because it wasΒ quite a weekend! All good things, but I am t.i.r.e.d. for sure.

Luckily, I just whipped up another batch of these energy bites and am happily munching away while I’m watching the sun rise, sipping coffee, and listening to Teddy sleeping right next to me.

Speaking of which, one of the most common questions we get is “What do you guys do all day?” and honestly, sometimes I wonder the same thing.

Sometimes I feel as if I’m sitting at my computer and all of a sudden I look up, it’s 3 o’clock and I’m asking myself “What the heck did I just do for the last 8 hours?”

So today, I’m going to give you a little behind the scenes of what I actually do in a day.

All fueled, of course, by these ahhhh-mazingΒ Almond Butter Energy Bites.

Almond butter energy bite with bite taken out held

Bowl of energy bitesLet me start out by saying that not all days look like this, h.o.w.e.v.e.r., more often than not, this is what a typical day at SMTY looks like.

5:00 – 6:00 AM – Β Wake up, let Teddy out, grab an iced coffee, and play a game of Otrio. I’m not kidding, Trevor and I, lately, have started our days by playing Otrio: our latest obsession.

6:30 – 7:00 AM –Β Respond to comments on the blog and look to see if there’s any activity on social media (FB comments, etc.)

7:00 AM – Noon – Recipe development, photoshoots. . . and cleaning <– least favorite part of my job right there. Do you think I can train Teddy to do the dishes? I’m sure he’d gladly lick them all clean. πŸ˜‰

Noon – 2:00 PM – Workout, grocery shopping. Yes. Working out and grocery shopping IS a part of my job. . . it has to be with all this food around. Helloooo did you SEEΒ those S’Mores Cookie Cups? πŸ˜‰

2:00 PM – whenever we call it quits, usually somewhere between 6 & 8 PM – Edit photos, social media, catch up on e-mails, write posts, do the budget, etc. Honestly, we’re still in the stage where we’re trying to grow SMTY and The Blog Village, so we’re working way more than 40 hours, and do work on weekends, but we’re hopefully going to be better at balancing work and life this summer… we’ll see. πŸ˜‰

Energy bite ingredients in a bowlOf course, in there, we eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner – ahem, leftovers, leftovers, aaaaand more leftovers – and take Teddy for a walk.

Oh yeah, and I literally munch on theseΒ Almond Butter Energy Bites #allday #everyday.

I make sure I eat one before my workout for a burst of energy and lately I’ve been having them for an after dinner sweet treat, because omg if you microwave one for like 15 seconds, I swear to you, it takes like a warm chocolate chip cookie that is actually good for you. Seriously. Do it.

If you don’t feel like eating these warm, these were actually meant to be eaten cold right out of the fridge.

I’ve been going through them like candy, so it’s a good thing they’re a cinch to make.

How do you make no bake almond butter energy bites?

  1. Stir together:
    • dark chocolate chips (if you’re vegan, make sure your chocolate chips are, too)
    • old fashioned oats
    • flax meal
    • chia seeds
    • almond butter
    • maple syrup
  2. Roll ’em into balls (I use this cookie scoop to make them even)

That’s it.

I mean, come ON, how easy was that?

Jar of almond butter aboveBut let me back up for a second, because these are ALMOND BUTTER Energy Bites, so let’s talk almond butter for a sec.

Make your own. If you want. πŸ™‚

How do you make homemade almond butter?

I’ve listed my recipe below and I highly recommend you make it for these energy bites.

  • 3 ingredients (almonds, vanilla, cinnamon)
  • 5 minutes
  • food processor

That’s all you need!

There’s no added sweetener or oil, so it’s super healthy and delish, and it’s just perfect for these, yes? Yes! πŸ™‚

So once you’ve made your almond butter, then theΒ Almond Butter Energy Bites, you’re going to store them in the fridge, and then casually sneak one out of the fridge every time you walk by. πŸ˜‰

Are energy balls healthy? how many calories do they have?

I’d say these are healthy-ISH.

As in, are they the healthiest thing in the world?

No.

BUT they’re a great healthier snack if you’re craving something sweet and they’re still full of great for you ingredients like oats and almonds!

These almond butter energy bites are about 200 calories, so I LOVE these for fueling my workouts!

Plus, they’re little bites of heaven: nutty and rich from the almond butter, chewy from the oats, sweet from the maple syrup, and a little creamy/crunchy (or melty) from the dark chocolate chips.

Almond butter energy bite being picked up off trayMake a batch (or two) this weekΒ and have a healthy, easy, popable snack all week long!

– Jennifer

These Almond Butter Energy Bites are SO healthy and delish. They're nutty and rich from the almond butter, chewy from the oats, and sweet from the maple syrup and dark chocolate chips! showmetheyummy.com #almondbutter #energybites

Almond Butter Energy Bites Recipe

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These Almond Butter Energy Bites are SO healthy and delish. They're nutty and rich from the almond butter, chewy from the oats, and sweet from the maple syrup and dark chocolate chips!
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Yield: 12 Bites
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Ingredients

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Almond Butter Energy Bites

  • Β½ cup dark chocolate chips dairy free if you’re vegan
  • 1 cup old fashioned oats
  • Β½ cup flax meal
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • β…” cup almond butter
  • 5 tablespoons pure maple syrup same as 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon

Almond Butter

  • 2 cups roasted salted almonds
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Β½ teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

Almond Butter Energy Bites

  • In a large bowl, stir together all ingredients until well combined.
  • Roll into 12 balls** (I used a cookie scoop to get 12 even bites and then rolled them in my hands).
  • Store in tupperware in the fridge.

Almond Butter

  • Place all ingredients into food processor and blend for 5 minutes, or until the mixture is smooth and a little runny, scraping down the sides as needed.
  • Use in the recipe above and store the rest in a sealed container in the fridge.
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STORING
Room Temp:N/A
Refrigerator:7 Days
Freezer:2-3 Months
Reheat:If frozen, microwave or let thaw
*Storage times may vary based on temperature and conditions

Notes

**If they're too sticky to roll immediately, place the bowl in the fridge, covered, for 30 minutes.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Almond Butter Energy Bites Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 213 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Sodium 11mg0%
Potassium 228mg7%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 5g10%
Calcium 103mg10%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.

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Course: Snack
Cuisine: American

 

Filed Under: Appetizers & Snacks, Gluten Free, Healthy, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian

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  1. Brandy

    Vancouver, British Columbia

    March 16, 2025 at 10:03 pm

    5 stars Amazing when heated for 30 seconds. Thank you so much!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      April 1, 2025 at 3:09 pm

      Oh YUM!!
  2. Anonymous

    San Antonio, Texas

    January 27, 2025 at 4:45 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
  3. Anonymous

    Monomoscoy Island, Massachusetts

    November 25, 2024 at 2:40 pm

    4 stars
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  4. Anonymous

    July 11, 2024 at 5:30 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
  5. Jess

    Essex Junction, Vermont

    March 11, 2024 at 8:21 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
  6. Anonymous

    Miami, Florida

    February 22, 2024 at 5:31 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
  7. Anonymous

    United States

    January 3, 2024 at 10:13 am

    5 stars Made these and they were very tasty.
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      January 6, 2024 at 9:30 am

      Thanks!
  8. Siobhain

    Kingston, Ontario

    December 22, 2023 at 2:08 pm

    5 stars I used a chopped up Lindt dark chocolate bar instead of chips. Very yummy, not too sweet, perfect consistency to roll into balls.
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      December 30, 2023 at 9:47 am

      Yum!!
  9. Anonymous

    November 23, 2023 at 11:36 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
  10. Agnes

    Rockton, Illinois

    August 12, 2023 at 10:59 pm

    Hi Jennifer! I plan to use store bought almond butter. How much should I use? Thank you in advance! Agnes
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      August 15, 2023 at 8:46 pm

      The same amount! 2/3 cups πŸ™‚
  11. Georgianna

    United States

    June 16, 2023 at 7:57 pm

    5 stars Absolutely amazing!! So good! I need to control myself with eating them. Lol. I want to eat them all. I cheated and used premade almond butter. Very simple to make.
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      June 19, 2023 at 12:30 pm

      Ha! I hear ya! Thanks so much!
  12. Anonymous

    Memphis, Tennessee

    April 23, 2023 at 2:12 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
  13. Catherine

    Schaumburg, Illinois

    April 16, 2023 at 8:39 pm

    5 stars Love these! I make a batch every Sunday and line them up on a parchment-lined tray overnight, then drop them into a ziploc Monday AM to enjoy during the week. The only changes I make are subbing local honey for the maple syrup (same amount), adding 1/4c. unsweetened coconut shreds, and also 1/4c. Enjoy Life mini choc chips + 1/4c. cocoa nibs – I sometimes have to add a few extra spoonfuls of almond butter to hold everything together (I use TJ’s). Thx!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      April 20, 2023 at 12:47 pm

      Thanks Catherine!!
  14. Julie

    Chicago, Illinois

    February 19, 2023 at 7:25 pm

    5 stars Supper easy and yummy
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      February 21, 2023 at 3:05 pm

      Thanks Julie!
  15. Michelle

    Minneapolis, Minnesota

    December 30, 2022 at 1:34 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
  16. Anonymous

    Montreal, Quebec

    October 14, 2022 at 7:53 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
  17. Anonymous

    United States

    September 28, 2022 at 12:59 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
  18. Char

    Vacaville, California

    September 25, 2022 at 3:17 pm

    5 stars I make these on a regular basis. Just one of these is a terrific pick-me-up snack. They’re delicious and easy to put together. Love that I don’t have to use the oven during the hot summer.
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      September 26, 2022 at 12:14 pm

      Thanks Char!
  19. Peggy

    Chandler, Arizona

    August 11, 2022 at 5:04 pm

    5 stars Delicious. I used store bought almond butter because I had it. I also subbed honey for syrup. Not the sane, but still tasty
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      August 18, 2022 at 12:46 pm

      Thanks Peggy!
  20. Grace

    United States

    June 29, 2022 at 9:52 am

    5 stars Very good! I added vanilla and chopped pecans. I didn’t add the chia seeds. Tasty and easy. I made a double batch and put it in the freezer so they harden.
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      June 29, 2022 at 1:46 pm

      So glad you enjoyed Grace!
  21. Stacy

    Blue Springs, Missouri

    June 11, 2022 at 1:04 pm

    5 stars My entire family loves these. Perfect for easing hanger pains.
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      June 13, 2022 at 9:37 am

      Thanks Stacy!
  22. Janis

    Canada

    March 23, 2022 at 7:22 pm

    5 stars Added pumpkin and sunflower seeds, dried cranberries and shredded coconut. Super easy, thanks!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      March 24, 2022 at 10:20 am

      Yum!!
  23. Anonymous

    Santa Fe, New Mexico

    February 21, 2022 at 11:22 am

    Hi there! Thanks for the yummy recipe. How do you get your balls to appear so smooth (lol)?
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      February 21, 2022 at 12:45 pm

      You’re so welcome! Haha!! I use a cookie scoop and make sure they’re really compact!
  24. Anonymous

    Des Plaines, Illinois

    November 20, 2021 at 2:19 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
  25. Anonymous

    Canada

    November 20, 2021 at 1:17 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
  26. Anonymous

    Canada

    November 4, 2021 at 9:54 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
  27. Deborah

    Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

    September 6, 2021 at 3:47 pm

    5 stars So easy to put together and so good!!! I can’t stay out of them….
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      September 7, 2021 at 2:00 pm

      Thanks Deborah!
  28. Deborah

    Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

    September 4, 2021 at 8:24 am

    5 stars Delicious and easy to make. Love them!!!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      September 7, 2021 at 2:01 pm

      Thanks!!
  29. Anonymous

    Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

    September 4, 2021 at 8:23 am

    5 stars Yummy and healthy treats. Ezzz peezy recipe as well. Thank you for sharing.
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      September 7, 2021 at 2:02 pm

      So glad you enjoyed!
  30. Edna

    Newport News, Virginia

    August 21, 2021 at 11:25 pm

    5 stars It’s the bomb! I use ready made almond butter and add the vanilla. So easy and so fun alternative for sweets.
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      September 7, 2021 at 2:31 pm

      Wahoo! Thanks Edna!
  31. Anonymous

    United States

    August 20, 2021 at 10:28 am

    5 stars
    Reply
  32. Jackie

    United States

    August 14, 2021 at 1:34 pm

    5 stars First time making these and they turned out great! Easy recipe to follow. I used store bought almond butter, but added cinnamon and vanilla to the mix. Will try making my own almond butter next time. They really do taste delicious when warmed in the microwave! πŸ˜‹
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      September 7, 2021 at 2:46 pm

      Thanks Jackie πŸ™‚
  33. Anne

    Broomfield, Colorado

    July 15, 2021 at 8:17 pm

    5 stars Soooo good! Added some vanilla extract and it tastes like cookie dough! Making for my sister in law as energy bites for fourth trimester!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      July 16, 2021 at 7:57 am

      Thank you, Anne! I bet it was so good with the vanilla. Great idea and hope your sister loves them!!
    • Stanna

      Ruckersville, Virginia

      August 10, 2021 at 7:16 pm

      5 stars Hi! Just made these to get ready for the first day back at work (aka school!) tomorrow. Saving them as a special treat. After all these amazing reviews I am very excited. My question is how many tablespoons is your cookie scoop? I tried using just a Tbs to scoop out the portions and I have lots leftover, so I expect it’s probably 2 Tbs. Can you let me know? I tried to look it up, but apparently they come in different sizes! Thank you for sharing this recipe!
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      August 13, 2021 at 5:05 pm

      Hi! So glad you enjoyed these! I think mine is 1.5 tablespoons! πŸ™‚
  34. Anonymous

    United States

    June 8, 2021 at 4:26 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
  35. Sharon

    Canada

    June 7, 2021 at 12:29 pm

    4 stars Efficient, effective snack solution
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      June 7, 2021 at 1:56 pm

      Glad you like these, Sharon!
  36. lexi

    Canada

    May 10, 2021 at 4:44 pm

    5 stars so f-ing delicious. i added a tablespoon of vanilla and it was a perfect tinge of extra sweetness!!!! these were waaaay better than i expected them to be. sweet, fudgey, melt in your mouth, nutty, deliciousness.
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      May 12, 2021 at 12:24 pm

      Aw thanks so much Lexi!
  37. Fart

    Canada

    May 7, 2021 at 4:46 pm

    Hi world wide web πŸ€“πŸ€“πŸ€“ i’m making this now
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      May 7, 2021 at 9:52 pm

      Hope you loved them!!
  38. Monia

    Toronto, Ontario

    April 30, 2021 at 9:39 pm

    5 stars Hello!! I can’t wait to try this recipe for my toddler. Is flax meal the same thing as ground flaxseed?? Thank you so much!!!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      May 1, 2021 at 11:43 am

      Yes! Enjoy πŸ™‚
  39. Hannah

    Wilmington, Delaware

    April 7, 2021 at 12:17 pm

    5 stars Just made these to have a healthier treat for my two toddlers, and we all love them. So delightful!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      April 7, 2021 at 5:53 pm

      Thanks, Hannah! πŸ™‚
  40. Darcy

    Canada

    April 4, 2021 at 8:15 pm

    5 stars Very easy to make and healthy.
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      April 5, 2021 at 8:23 am

      Thanks so much, Darcy!!
  41. AMBER

    United States

    March 15, 2021 at 8:45 am

    I am glad you listed the nutritional value, but what is the serving size? My husband drives me crazy with logging all his food!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      March 15, 2021 at 8:50 am

      1 energy bite out of 12!
    • Carina

      Chesterfield, England

      July 19, 2022 at 4:52 pm

      4 stars So is that 200 something calories for 1 energy ball?
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      July 20, 2022 at 2:45 pm

      Yes. If you make 12 balls out of the “batter”, then each one is about 200.
  42. Anonymous

    Knowlton, Quebec

    January 29, 2021 at 1:36 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
  43. Pat

    Keswick, Ontario

    January 29, 2021 at 12:47 pm

    4 stars For me they were a bit dry, added a bit of coconut oil so they would stick together.
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      January 29, 2021 at 1:47 pm

      Hm, interesting. Normally the almond butter and maple syrup are able to add enough moisture to help them stick together but I’m glad you were able to make them work for you. Hope you enjoyed, Pat πŸ™‚
  44. Anonymous

    Albuquerque, New Mexico

    December 20, 2020 at 11:20 am

    5 stars
    Reply
  45. Teryl

    United States

    December 13, 2020 at 10:22 am

    4 stars I was spending 4.95$ at Walmart for something similar, 8 balls in one bag (frozen foods health section)…after finding this I’m so happy! Being a diabetic I don’t use so much Maple syrup, maybe 1 T. & unsweetened almond butter, still very satisfying 😊
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      December 14, 2020 at 8:02 am

      Awesome! Thank you, Teryl πŸ™‚
  46. Anonymous

    Knowlton, Quebec

    December 4, 2020 at 3:40 pm

    4 stars
    Reply
  47. Vicki

    Riverhead, New York

    November 21, 2020 at 12:07 pm

    5 stars The almond butter us better than peanut butter. They are delicious!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      November 23, 2020 at 10:53 am

      Thanks, Vicki! πŸ™‚
  48. Cindy

    Lebanon, Ohio

    October 4, 2020 at 7:48 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
  49. Anonymous

    Drayton Valley, Alberta

    May 26, 2020 at 12:44 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
  50. Stella

    Scarsdale, New York

    May 24, 2020 at 3:44 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
  51. Anonymous

    Macomb, Michigan

    May 15, 2020 at 5:04 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
  52. Kim

    Battersea, Ontario

    May 13, 2020 at 7:44 am

    5 stars Very good!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      May 14, 2020 at 8:00 am

      Thanks Kim!
  53. Jen

    United States

    May 8, 2020 at 2:52 pm

    5 stars Yum!! I made them as written, except I had pre-made almond butter that was unsalted. So I used that, added a generous pinch of sea salt, and included the one teaspoon of vanilla and one half teaspoon of cinnamon in the mixture. Delicious!
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      May 11, 2020 at 6:56 am

      Thanks so much Jen!!
  54. Ro

    New York, New York

    April 3, 2020 at 10:55 am

    5 stars This is my go-to recipe for a quick treat. And instead of the chips I use cocoa powder. Thank you.
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      April 3, 2020 at 2:19 pm

      Aw yay! Thanks so much! πŸ™‚
  55. Cynthia

    Sarasota, Florida

    February 13, 2020 at 7:45 am

    5 stars These are great! I made them a little smaller, so a little less calories per bite. Added a little vanilla for fun but probably not needed. This is a great recipe, can adjust with what one has (I had a few TB of a chocolate almond butter I added to the plain almond butter), just to use up…scrumptious! I put about 6 in a ziplock in refrigerator, the rest in ziplock in freezer, and send one a day in my teens lunch boxes as a mid morning or mid afternoon snack…they love them! Keep me from wanting to grab one too often from fridge.
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      February 13, 2020 at 12:32 pm

      Thanks so much Cynthia!!
  56. Monica

    North Vancouver, British Columbia

    January 28, 2020 at 4:34 pm

    My mother needs to take in more calories and I think this recipe might do the trick. If I can sneak in some extra protein all the better. What would you think if I were to add some flavourless vegetable protein powder to the recipe? Do you think it might make the mix too dry? If you think it might work, how much powder do you think I should try? Let me know your thoughts.
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      January 29, 2020 at 8:03 am

      Hi Monica! You could try replacing the flax with protein powder πŸ™‚ Hope that helps!
  57. Summer

    Singapore, Central Singapore Community Development Council

    December 29, 2019 at 9:10 am

    Hi! May i know how long can they last? – shelf life? and must they be kept refrigerated?
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      December 30, 2019 at 7:18 am

      They’re best kept in the fridge for texture. I’d say they’d last about 2 weeks in the fridge. πŸ™‚
  58. Katie

    Uniontown, Pennsylvania

    October 5, 2019 at 8:37 pm

    5 stars Amazing- even my kids love these- but more surprising- my husband likes them- he hates ANYTHING that claims to be on the healthier side- so I was shocked!
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      October 7, 2019 at 12:06 pm

      Aww yay!!! Thanks Katie! πŸ™‚
  59. Ila

    Cherry Hill, New Jersey

    September 17, 2019 at 6:51 am

    Hi, what is the serving size? How many balls per 213 cals? Thanks.
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      September 18, 2019 at 10:25 am

      1 ball is 213 calories πŸ™‚
  60. stephanie

    Newark, Delaware

    June 5, 2019 at 8:31 pm

    I’ve been making something similar with PB but I found almond butter in my cabinet and I’m going to try these. The ones I make definitely help with my milk production for nursing.
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      June 6, 2019 at 9:40 am

      Love it!! Hope you enjoy. πŸ™‚
  61. Neets

    Calgary, Alberta

    March 22, 2019 at 2:17 pm

    5 stars Hello there I just made this recipe but swapped maple syrup for honey. I also had no flax meal. But mixed honey, granola, peanut butter and your recipe of almond butter and choc chips. Must say awesome recipe.
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      March 27, 2019 at 9:00 am

      Awesome! Thank you!
  62. Allison

    Worcester, Massachusetts

    February 23, 2019 at 9:11 am

    4 stars Not sure what I did wrong but they came out wicked sticky and didn’t roll into nice balls. Was hard to eat with hands. They tasted yummy though.
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      February 25, 2019 at 10:12 am

      Did you roll before or after refrigerating? They’re not the easiest things to roll, but if they weren’t sticking together I’d add more maple syrup. Did you use homemade or store bought almond butter?
  63. octavia

    May 2, 2018 at 10:29 am

    5 stars These were really good, thank you for the recipe. I love the addition of the chia seeds they really add a nice texture. I think these will be a great snack before or after my cardio workouts.
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      May 3, 2018 at 9:03 am

      Thank you so much!
  64. Phyllis

    February 3, 2018 at 9:25 pm

    If I want to use store bought almond butter, what amount should I use?
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      February 5, 2018 at 1:06 pm

      Same amount πŸ™‚
    • Suzie

      Fairfield, California

      October 22, 2018 at 6:30 pm

      Hi, Can you clarify how much store-bought almond butter to use? The recipe says 2 cups of almonds but I have no idea how much almond butter that makes – 1 cup? 1.5 cups?
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      October 23, 2018 at 9:19 am

      Hi Suzie! Recipe says: 2/3 cup almond butter πŸ™‚ Doesn’t matter if it’s homemade or not! The “2 cups almonds” is if you want to make it homemade.
  65. Angela

    January 19, 2018 at 3:35 am

    HI! These look wonderful! I’m wanting to switch out the maple syrup for honey. How much honey would you suggest?
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      January 19, 2018 at 7:28 am

      Same amount πŸ™‚ Enjoy!
  66. Yordest

    December 18, 2017 at 9:16 pm

    Hi there, I just made these. Can you tell me whether they freeze well? I would prefer to freeze them as I am not sure they will be okay in the fridge until Christmas Eve. Yordest, Toronto, Canada
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      December 20, 2017 at 8:20 am

      They should freeze just fine πŸ™‚
  67. Daun

    September 4, 2017 at 12:06 pm

    Oops, just saw your coloriecount.com reference. Will enter your ingredients, along w/ my slight modifications in their search. Thanks so much! & never mind πŸ™‚
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      September 5, 2017 at 9:28 am

      You’re so welcome! Enjoy!!
  68. Daun

    September 4, 2017 at 11:45 am

    How many grams of protein is in ea. ball? If you’ve given that detail, I apologize. Missed it in the section above.
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  69. Mavis

    January 22, 2017 at 9:10 pm

    These are definitely delicious!! I made them tonight for my weekly meal prep/sweet treat/post workout snack. I did add an extra little something to give me that kick that I sometimes need…I added fresh ground hazelnut vanilla coffee (2 tbsp). It was really nice flavor add! Oh and a splash of vanilla (1/2 tsp). I was also curious if there is a nutrient/fat/protein breakdown that you could provide? Thanks so much!
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      January 23, 2017 at 7:31 am

      Thank you so much!! LOVE the addition of coffee πŸ™‚ If you’re ever looking for nutritional information on any recipe, here’s a great calorie counter: https://www.caloriecount.com/cc/recipe_analysis.php
  70. Kim

    Greensboro, North Carolina

    October 28, 2016 at 11:37 pm

    Hey! These look great, but what can be used instead of flax?
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      October 30, 2016 at 9:49 am

      Hi Kim! You could use ground almond meal or ground oats (oat flour)… I hope that helps! πŸ™‚
  71. Amy

    Fairfax Station, Virginia

    September 12, 2016 at 11:01 am

    What a busy schedule you have and I’m sure Teddy won’t mind cleaning all those delish dishes for you! πŸ™‚ These energy bites are looking amazing.. I need to keep them in mind πŸ™‚ Do you think 12 bites are enough for just me? πŸ˜‰
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      September 12, 2016 at 4:56 pm

      Awww thanks so much, Amy!! <3
  72. Kathleen

    Pana, Illinois

    June 20, 2016 at 11:55 pm

    Had trouble making the almond butter. I processed it I. The food processor almost 9 minutes and it was still just like flour but a bit sticky. What did I do wrong? I did use store bought almond butter then and I didn’t have flax seed, so I added some shredded coconut. And I used soy free chocolate chips (have so allergy), but my husband asked if they could be all his. They are delicious. I was thinking of adding a little cayenne next time for a bit of spice to bring the flavors out more. What do you think?
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      June 21, 2016 at 5:51 am

      Hi Kathleen! I’m so happy you loved these…LOVE the idea of adding cayenne… we love spice, so I think I’ll have to try that as well! As for the almond butter, what kind of food processor do you have? If it’s not powerful enough, that will make a HUGE difference. If you have a Vitamix, you can definitely use a Vitamix to make almond butter. Also, were your almonds roasted? Raw almonds are too hard and won’t break down properly. Let me know! Thanks again for making (& loving!!) the recipe, Kathleen! πŸ™‚
  73. Leanne

    North Highlands, California

    June 12, 2016 at 6:26 pm

    5 stars I just made these for my family and they were WONDERFUL! Looking forward to trying other recipes πŸ˜‰
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      June 13, 2016 at 12:08 pm

      Thank you so much Leanne! I’m so glad you loved these πŸ™‚
  74. Laura

    United States

    June 1, 2016 at 4:59 pm

    5 stars Well, hello again! I just finished making these and they taste awesome! I have a few questions. While I was trying to roll mine in a ball, they were starting to crumble, so mine are more like flattened bites. Has that happened to you? Is it normal? Should i have chilled it longer? What do you use to make 12 even bites or do you just eyeball it? I was thinking about putting some wax paper in a 9Γ—9 dish and cutting them into square bites. Either way, they were great! Another awesome recipe! Thank you for sharing it. πŸ˜‰
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      June 1, 2016 at 7:21 pm

      Hi Laura! You’re AWESOME! Thanks so much for making another recipe πŸ™‚ I personally haven’t had a problem, but if they were crumbling for you, here are a few thoughts: 1. Did you use my homemade almond butter or store bought? The consistency of the almond butter could definitely affect the texture. 2. Did you use a cookie scoop? To make these, I grabbed a chunk of the “dough”, pressed it firmly into a cookie scoop, and then squeezed them onto a parchment lined baking sheet. I then formed them into more “perfect” rounds by shaping them with my hands. I think firmly packing them into the cookie scoop really helps them hold their shape. This is also how I get 12 even bites! 3. If they’re still too crumbly, you could definitely add a little more maple syrup to help them bind a little bit better (maaaaaybe even a little almond milk, but I can’t vouch for that). πŸ™‚ Also, I bet cutting them into squares would be absolutely perfect… and quicker πŸ˜‰ …you’ll have to let me know! Thanks again so much Laura and I hope that helps!
    • Laura

      United States

      June 2, 2016 at 1:08 pm

      5 stars Hi Jennifer! Thanks for replying! Yes, I definitely made the almond butter fresh, first time too, maybe I didn’t let it process long enough? I scraped the sides and mixed everything and let it go even past the 5 minutes. I tried to read if you mentioned what you used to make them in a ball, but couldn’t find anything. If you put cookie scoop I missed it. πŸ™ My husband suggested using one too, but after I was already done. Lol Next time I’ll get it right, because there will definitely be a next time! πŸ™‚ I thought about adding more syrup, but I wanted to follow your recipe exactly. We’ll see next time for sure! Thanks again. πŸ™‚
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      June 2, 2016 at 2:19 pm

      Darn! That’s my fault, Laura! I apologize for forgetting to add that I used a cookie scoop. I’m guessing that will fix your problem, but I’m so happy that they still turned out delicious! πŸ™‚
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      June 5, 2016 at 6:44 pm

      Hi Laura! Ok. I just made these again (I’m a liiiiiittle obsessed). I’ve found that if you leave the “dough” in the fridge too long before rolling, it gets a little dry and crumbly. My suggestion? Roll them immediately. If they’re too sticky to do that, place the pre rolled “dough” in the fridge (covered) for MAX 30 minutes, and then roll it into balls using the cookie scoop. πŸ™‚
    • Laura

      Virginia Beach, Virginia

      June 5, 2016 at 7:43 pm

      5 stars Hi, Jennifer! That’s it! I made the dough before I started cooking dinner and I think they were in the fridge longer than 30 mins for sure! I can see how you are obsessed with making these! I’m already thinking about making my next batch! I will definitely make them during the day, so no distractions and use a cookie scoop to make perfect bites! Thanks again! πŸ™‚
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      June 5, 2016 at 8:35 pm

      You’re so welcome Laura!! Thank YOU! πŸ™‚
  75. Marina

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    May 23, 2016 at 6:38 am

    5 stars Totally making these before I go home on Friday, gotta have my plane snacks! πŸ™‚ I love “working out and grocery shopping IS part of my job”. My two favorite things! Haha! πŸ˜‰ Cannot wait to give these a try.
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      May 23, 2016 at 8:25 am

      YES! Plane snacks are a must πŸ™‚ Hope you’re going somewhere fun!

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