No-Bake Chocolate Oat Energy Bites (Freezer-Friendly)

The Easiest No-Bake Chocolate Oat Snack

Looking for the best no-bake energy oat bites to fuel your busy week? These No-Bake Chocolate Oat Bites are the ultimate grab-and-go snack, combining old-fashioned oats, natural peanut butter, and dark chocolate for a treat. This easy snack recipe is a kitchen staple because it requires zero oven time. The best part is they are perfectly portioned in Souper Cubes 2-Tbsp trays and are studded with coconut and flaxseed for some crunch.

Why You'll Love This No-Bake Chocolate Oat Energy Bites (Freezer-Friendly) Recipe

Easy & efficient - No baking needed - just mix, scoop & press, freeze.

Customizable - This is a great framework in regards to using this ratio but can easily be adapted to your preferences.

Freezer-friendly - By freezing these and pulling out as you need them, they stay fresh.

Ingredients You’ll Need

This recipe starts with a hearty base of thick oats and flaxseed and helps get bound together with peanut butter and maple syrup, giving it great flavor and a hint of sweetness. The coconut, ground cinnamon and vanilla extract add some flavor and depth. The dark chunks help balance the sweetness by giving a slight bitterness.

How to Make Chocolate Oat Energy Bites Step by Step

To get started, combine your oats, coconut, peanut butter, flaxseed, chocolate chunks, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Stir the mixture well, until well incorporated and almost tacky. Once combined, scoop the mixture direclty into the wells of your Souper Cubes 2-Tbsp trays. Press down firmly the mixture into the wells with your fingertips or the back of a teaspoon. Pressing down firmly will ensure that the energy bite holds together.  Secure the labeled lid and place in the freezer to set for about 2 hours to overnight.

Pro Tips for the Best No-Bake Chocolate Oat Energy Bites (Freezer-Friendly)

Variations & Swaps

• Nut Butter - Any type of nut butter like sunflower, almond, or peanut butter works.  Any nut butter will work, but this recipe is formulated with a natural peanut butter that just has nuts and salt. You may need to make adjustments to consider sweetness and consistency.
• Chocolate - Prefer semi-sweet or milk chocolate?  No problem, swap that in place of the dark chocolate. You can even replace the chocolate with dried cranberries, cherries, or raisins.
• Coconut - Only have sweetened coconut or unsweetened flaked coconut- it’s okay to use this in place of the chips. You may want to adjust some of the sweetness from the maple syrup if you use a sweetened coconut.

• Sweetener - Only have honey on hand? Use an equal swap instead of the maple syrup. Adjust to meet your desired sweetness.
• Flavoring - Change the vanilla to almond, lemon or orange to add variety.

Tips

• Wet your hands - The mixture can get sticky or tacky, so use wet hands if the mixture is sticking to your fingers while pressing them down into the trays.
• Consistency issues?  If the mixture is too stiff, add some more peanut butter or maple syrup; if too soft, then add some more oats.
• Portioning - Use a scoop to fill the trays for efficiency and consistency.

How do I freeze No-Bake Chocolate Oat Energy Bites (Freezer-Friendly) recipe in Souper Cubes Trays?

Our favorite way to freeze Chocolate Oat bites is to press the mixture into three Souper Cubes 2 tablespoon tray or Souper Cubes Cookie trays.

First, press the mixture into desired Souper Cubes trays up to the desired fill line. Place the lid on and label the lid with our Easy Tear Tape or water-based paint markers. Set the tray flat in your freezer and stack remaining trays on top and freeze for 2+ hours.

Once frozen solid, you can leave your snack in the Souper Cubes trays, but then that ties up your trays for freezing other recipes. We suggest transferring the components of each well to a freezer-safe zippered bag, reusable bag, or vacuum sealed bag for longer storage.

How long do No-Bake Chocolate Oat Energy Bites recipe last in the freezer?
We say 3-4 months for optimal freshness. However, as long as it has been consistently frozen, it’s safe to eat indefinitely. For longer term storage transfer frozen cubes to a vacuum sealed bag for best results and to prevent freezer burn.

How to thaw frozen No-Bake Chocolate Oat Energy Bites?

Thaw oatmeal bites by microwaving for 10-30 seconds or letting them sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or moving them to the refrigerator to thaw overnight. 

FAQ

Can I use “quick oats” instead of “old-fashioned oats”?
Yes!  But the texture will be much softer and less chewy. We recommend old-fashioned for the best bite. You could try toasting the quick oats to get a little more texture.

How do I make No-Bake Chocolate Oat Energy Bites (Freezer-Friendly) vegan?
If you want to make it vegan, just make sure to use dairy-free chocolate.

How long do No-Bake Chocolate Oat Energy Bites (Freezer-Friendly) last in the refrigerator?
Store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days.