Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bites
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Forget store-bought treats—these Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bites are the easy, no-bake, totally snackable answer to your Galentine’s party (or, let’s be real, your solo mom break with a coffee in hand)
Ingredients
- ½¼ cup Coconut Oil (or Grassfed Butter)
- ½ cup Almond Butter (or your choice alternative nut/seed butter)
- ½¼ cup Honey (or 2T Maple Syrup or vegan option)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 pinch Flaky Sea Salt (like Fleur de Sel)
- 1½ cup Unsweetened Coconut Flakes (or shredded coconut)
- 2 Tbsp Flax Seed Meal (or chia seed for texture)
- ¾ cup Unflavored Whey Protein (or vanilla protein powder)
- ¾ cup Chocolate Chips (like Enjoy Life or Guittard Keto Chips)
- Optional: Additional flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- 1.Melt & Mix: In a medium saucepan over low heat, warm the coconut oil, almond butter, and honey. Whisk until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool for 5–10 minutes.
- 2. Combine Wet Ingredients: Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of flaky sea salt.
- 3. Mix Dry Ingredients: Using a silicone spatula, fold in the oats, coconut flakes, flax seed meal, protein powder, and chocolate chips until well combined.
- 4. Shape Your Bites: Option 1: Press the mixture into a silicone mold (heart-shaped molds work great for Galentine’s Day!).Option 2: Roll the mixture into 1.5-inch balls using your hands.Option 3: Press the mixture into a parchment-lined loaf pan. Refrigerate until set, then cut into 1.5-inch squares.
- 5. Set & Enjoy: Place bites in the refrigerator for 1 hour to firm up. Unmold or cut into pieces, sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
- Coconut Oil: Use unrefined coconut oil for the best flavor and to help the oat bites set well. Grassfed butter is a great alternative if you’re not dairy-free.
- Almond Butter: We find almond butter provides the ideal flavor for this recipe, but feel free to substitute with your favorite nut or seed butter, such as peanut, cashew, or sunflower seed butter.
- Honey: Any honey works here, but we recommend using local honey for the freshest flavor. If you’re making these vegan, swap with 2 tablespoons of maple syrup.
- Vanilla Extract: Vanilla adds warmth and depth to the bites. If you have it on hand, vanilla bean paste makes a great substitute for an extra burst of flavor.
- Flaky Sea Salt: We love fleur de sel for this recipe because it adds a delicate crunch and balances the sweetness beautifully.
- Sprouted Quick Oats: Sprouted oats are our preference because they’re easier to digest, but quick oats or old-fashioned rolled oats work too. For a slightly smoother texture, pulse old-fashioned oats a few times in a food processor before adding.
- Unsweetened Coconut Flakes: Coconut flakes add a lovely texture to these bites. If you only have shredded coconut, that works just as well!
- Flax Seed Meal: This adds fiber and a boost of omega-3s. Hemp hearts or chia seeds can be used as substitutes, but note that these will slightly alter the texture.
- Unflavored Protein Powder: While not a significant source of protein in this recipe, this ingredient balances the macronutrient profile. Vanilla protein powder also works—just skip the vanilla extract if using it.