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Nut Free Energy Bites Your Kids Will Go NUTS For!

Nut Free Energy Bites Your Kids Will Go NUTS For!

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My kid’s school this year is nut-free so his go-to lunch of peanut butter & jelly sandwiches is a no go this year. I wanted to make something nut-free that would be easy to grab and put in his lunchbox so I didn’t have to spend a ton of time in the mornings. Enter: These Easy & Delicious No-Bake Nut-Free Energy Bites!

Nut Free Alternatives

First of all, I tested a few nut free energy bite recipes that are out there because I really never want to reinvent the wheel. The key ingredient in all that I tested is sunflower seed butter, or sunbutter. I used the Trader Joe’s version, but there are several available options at most grocery stores.

Or if you don’t have access to sunflower seed butter… or if you’re the DIY type, you can always make your own.

Find a simple how-to here at the Eating Bird Food blog.

Overhead shot of sunflower seed butter with a spoon.
Eating Bird Food

Make the Energy Bites

The base of the energy bites is super simple and easy to whip up in about 5 minutes. All you’ll need is:

  • Quick Oats
  • Flax Meal
  • Sunflower Seed Butter
  • Maple Syrup
  • Vanilla (optional)

Delicious Add-Ins

Once you have your base, choose your add-ins. You can choose one or two or go crazy with it. For my first batch, I made them with chocolate chips & sea salt – a combo that can’t go wrong.

  • Sunflower Seeds
  • Chia Seeds
  • Chocolate Chips
  • Raisins
  • Craisins
  • Shredded Coconut
  • Sea Salt

Store the Energy Bites

These energy bites can be stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks (if they last that long)! If you make a huge batch, it’s super easy to store them in the freezer (up to 3 months) and pop them in your lunchbox in the AM so they’ll be perfect and ready to eat by lunch time.

And added bonus… they can even be kept at room temperature for a few days!

Nut-Free Energy Bites Recipe

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Nut-Free Energy Bites

These nut-free energy bites are perfect to send in your kiddo's lunchbox! Or as a healthy snack for you!
Prep Time5 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: breakfast, kid friendly, snack
Servings: 12 bites

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup quick oats
  • ⅓ cup flax meal
  • ½ cup sunflower seed butter
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 Tbsp chia seeds

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Select add-ins.
  • Stir to combine into a dough-like consistency.
  • Using a cookie scoop, roll into balls and place on a baking sheet in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  • Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator (up to 2 weeks) or freezer (up to 3 months).

Notes

1/4 cup (total) of optional Add-ins:
  • Sunflower Seeds
  • Chia Seeds
  • Chocolate Chips
  • Raisins
  • Craisins
  • Shredded Coconut
And sprinkle a little Sea Salt to make them extra delicious!

Even MORE Healthy Snacks

If you’re searching for even MORE healthy snacks… look no further, I’ve linked them here for you!

Buttermilk Blueberry Muffins

Blueberry Buttermilk Muffins

Pear + Applesauce

Pear Apple Sauce From Scratch In 20 Minutes

Lemon Blueberry Muffins

Lemon Blueberry Muffins (or are they cupcakes?)

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