Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Energy Bites {no added sugar!}
A naturally sweet and chewy treat, with no added sugar, these Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Energy Bites are the perfect after school snack, pre-workout snack, or satisfying dessert!
Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free, Soy Free, Egg Free
Sometimes it’s the little things in life that get me excited, like it being February 29th…
…or these Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Energy Bites!
Since it’s a once in a four years kinda day, I guess, after all, it’s not SUCH a little thing…especially for leap year babies – HAPPY BIRTHDAY! But then again, the HUGE flavor in these Energy Bites isn’t such a little thing either!
So when I was invited to my brother’s for Sunday night dinner a few weeks ago, I wanted to bring a healthier dessert and I knew there would be tons of food anyways. My brother happens to love oatmeal raisin cookies, so I figured I’d experiment and whip up a good-for-you, tastes like an oatmeal raisin cookie treat.
So I say if it tastes like an oatmeal raisin cookie, kinda sorta looks like an oatmeal raisin cookie (before they’re baked), and feels like a chewy oatmeal raisin cookie in your mouth…I think we’re good to say these bites are as close as ya get to an oatmeal raisin cookie…without the added sugar, butter, and not as good for you stuff!
Looking for more energy bites? Check out my Pinterest board full of ’em or these recipes:
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These Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Energy Bites are…
- Chewy
- Naturally sweetened
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Totally portable
- A great snack!
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Let’s get oaty with it!
PrintOatmeal Raisin Cookie Energy Bites {no added sugar!}
A naturally sweet, oaty, and dotted with chewy raisins, these Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Energy Bites are the perfect afterschool snack, pre-workout munch, or satisfying dessert!
Ingredients
- 4 medjool dates
- ¾ cup rolled oats, divided (certified gluten free, if needed)
- ¼ cup sunflower seed butter (or peanut/almond butter)
- 3 tablespoons raisins, divided
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Soak dates in water if dates are not soft/fresh.
- Place ½ cup rolled oats, sunflower seed butter, dates, 2 tablespoons raisins, chia seeds, cinnamon and salt in a food processor. Process until mixture comes together in a ball. Batter will be sticky, but workable.
- Remove from the food processor and transfer to a small bowl. Add additional ¼ cup oats and tablespoon of raisins.
- Form into 10 one-inch balls. Store in the refrigerator.
Don’t Forget to PIN IT…
Have your cookie and feel great too!
XO
I love oatmeal raisin cookies! Can’t wait to try these babies!
Then these bites are for you girl! 🙂 Enjoy!
Yum! These really do sound wonderful. Having bites on hand is essential in our house 🙂 Love that there is no added sugar!
Same here girl! Bites are essential!!
These look amazing, especially for on the go! I’ve never bought dates before – where do you usually get yours?
Thanks girl! Typically Trader Joes, but I’m not shy of ordering hard to find foods from amazon! Here’s my link: http://amzn.to/1UXHOWs
These look so good! What an awesome idea!
Thanks Alexandra! 🙂
I’ve made something similar to these but didn’t think to add nut butter and chia seeds! Now you’re talking my language. 😉
Nut butter and chia seeds are my life!
I love anything oatmeal raisin! Always reminds me or childhood!
Yes! The best!
oatmeal raisin cookies are the best! Love that these little bite are no bake and have no added sugar 🙂
One of my faves too 🙂