Name: Energy Balls with Coconut
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: ¾ cup natural peanut butter; ¼ cup maple syrup; 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats ("large flake oats"); 3/4 cup unsweetened, shredded coconut; 2 tsp Cinnamon to taste (Optional)

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With only 4 ingredients, these Energy Balls with Coconut are a perfect no-bake healthy and gluten-free snack.

Here's what you'll need to make this recipe:

Gluten-free rolled oats - NOT quick oats; I like the "rolled oats" from Only Oats
Maple syrup
Peanut butter
Shredded coconut (unsweetened)

See the recipe card below for amounts.

File these bad boys under dangerously delicious. I can't hardly stop eating them you guys.

In fact, a couple years ago, after a summer vacation at a cottage in Ontario (Kawartha lakes area to be a little more precise) and I reeeeeally wish I had a batch of these waiting in my freezer...[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

A small white bowl of energy bites made with coconut and peanut butter

Can I use regular peanut butter?

Short answer: probably, yes. But I've never tried making them with regular peanut butter.

Do these bites freeze well?

I've find these freeze easily, yes. Up to 3 months in an air-tight container.

Even eat them just out of the freezer for a yummy, cool treat.

Sweet, but not TOO sweet - and filling, these energy bites will hit the spot for an afternoon snack or after dinner "treat".

If you love healthy and easy recipes for gluten-free snacks, I think you'd also love these No-Bake California Prune Power Balls or these Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Energy Bars.

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But one of my fave blogger out there throwing down delicious no-bake bites is Gimme Some Oven's recipe for no-bake bites - she's got a ton of variations too.

I love how you can really customize the bites to whatever you like.

And whatever you end up putting in them, they're super easy and delicious😄

Easy Coconut Energy Bites in a white bowl

Have some fun and experiment with these energy bites. You won't win 'em all but mistakes are easier to take when covered in peanut butter😋

Hope you love these energy bites. If you try them, comment below and let me know.

I do love hearing from you🙋‍♀️

~April

PS. Looking for more gluten-free and simple snacks?

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A white bowl of coconut and peanut butter energy bites on a white table

Energy Balls with Coconut

These Easy Coconut Energy Bites are a perfect healthy snack when "hangry" hits. A punch of healthy carbs, fats and little protein to keep you going strong all afternoon.

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Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: coconut, energy balls

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: bites

Author: April

Ingredients

¾ cup natural peanut butter
¼ cup maple syrup
1 cup gluten-free rolled oats "large flake oats"
¾ cup unsweetened, shredded coconut
2 teaspoon Cinnamon to taste Optional

Instructions

Add peanut butter and and maple syrup to a medium microwave-safe bowl. Whisk together until well mixed.
Heat this mixture for 20 seconds at a time in the microwave, about 3 times. Whisk between heating bouts. The mixture will start to smell amazing and it will dry out a bit and become fluffier.
Add the oats and coconut to the peanut butter mixture. Stir well until throghougly combined.
This mixture is really easy to pick up so you can use your hands or a melon baller to shape into balls. (I usually start with the melon baller but then just end up using my hands because it's faster.)
Store in an air-tight container for up to 1 week.

Notes

Makes about 12 large "bites" or 16 small ones.