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Home » Recipes » No-Bake Oatmeal Cookie Energy Bites {Gluten-Free}

No-Bake Oatmeal Cookie Energy Bites {Gluten-Free}

January 16, 2017 by Faith 5 Comments

These gluten-free No-Bake Oatmeal Cookie Energy Bites are the perfect treat to keep in the fridge to grab pre-workout or any time you need an energy boost!

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In college I used to exercise early in the morning on an empty stomach and it didn’t phase me, not even during a long spin class! (Of course I was pretty ravenous post-workout though.) Now I find that I need to eat just a little something about 30 minutes before a workout not only for an energy boost, but also to keep from getting dizzy or light-headed mid-workout.

These little bites are perfect when you need a pick-me-up. They’re full of healthy ingredients like dates, walnuts, and oats, and a pack a nice punch of vitamins and minerals. I find that just two of these bites will get me through a tough workout.

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The best part is, they actually taste like an oatmeal cookie, so they’re a great healthier alternative if you’re in the mood for something sweet but either 1) want to stay on track with healthy eating, or 2) don’t feel like taking the time to bake cookies.

You can whip up a batch of these and keep them in the fridge for up to two weeks for a quick grab-and-go treat!

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No-Bake Oatmeal Cookie Energy Bites {Gluten-Free}
Prep time:  20 mins
Total time:  20 mins
Yield: About 16 balls/8 servings
 
These gluten-free No-Bake Oatmeal Cookie Energy Bites are the perfect treat to keep in the fridge to grab pre-workout or any time you need an energy boost!
Ingredients
  • 4 tablespoons golden raisins, divided
  • 6 Medjool dates, pitted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • ¾ cup (84 g) walnuts, toasted
  • ¾ cup (72 g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 2 tablespoons golden raisins, coarsely chopped
Instructions
  1. Add 2 tablespoons golden raisins and the dates to a small bowl and cover with boiling water; soak for 3 minutes and then drain, reserving the liquid.
  2. Transfer the soaked raisins and dates to a food processor along with the vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and walnuts and pulse a few times until crumbly. Add the oats and puree until it comes together as a sticky ball of dough, adding the reserved liquid from soaking the raisins and dates 1 teaspoon at a time to help the dough come together if needed. Pulse in the remaining 2 tablespoons raisins a couple times to combine.
  3. Use a 1 tablespoon-sized scoop to measure out the dough and roll it into balls.
  4. If desired, immediately roll each ball in toasted chopped nuts, unsweetened shredded coconut, or toasted oats.
  5. Store covered in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. (They will lose their stickiness after being in the fridge.)
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged: Dates, Energy Bites, Gluten-Free, Healthy Oatmeal Cookie, Healthy Treats, No-Bake, Oats, Pre-Workout Foods, Recipes, Walnuts, Whole Grain

Comments

  1. Marissa says

    January 25, 2017 at 6:39 pm

    I love little energy bites like this – so often you just need a couple of bites to be revived. And even better when the bites are as delicious as I’m sure these are!

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  2. Laura | Tutti Dolci says

    January 19, 2017 at 4:46 pm

    Oatmeal cookies are the best so these bites look just perfect to me! When I need an afternoon energy boost, one or two of these is just what I need!

    Reply
  3. Diane says

    January 16, 2017 at 3:22 pm

    HI Faith,
    Do you oil your hands –or do any kind of prep– before rolling these?

    Reply
    • Faith says

      January 17, 2017 at 10:24 am

      Diane, No; the dough is a bit sticky, but I was able to roll these with dry hands. If you find that it’s sticking to your hands too much, you could try wetting your hands with a little water before rolling. I hope you enjoy them if you give them a try!

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      • Diane says

        January 18, 2017 at 6:34 am

        Thanks, Faith. I think these would be a great addition to my husband’s camp food supply, for those overnight fishing trips.

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