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Chocolate Orange Energy Bites

April 25, 2016 by Ciara Attwell, Updated October 28, 2022

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Delicious, healthy, no bake Chocolate Orange Energy Bites.  A super easy gluten free snack the whole family will love!

chocolate orange energy bites

If there’s one snack I always try to have on hand in my house it’s Energy Bites. Packed full of slow releasing carbs and protein, these little bites make a really delicious and healthy snack for kids which help to fuel their busy days and keep them full until their next meal. 

My standard energy bite contains rolled oats, nut butter, honey and shredded coconut and to that I add lots of different ingredients and flavours.

Today I’m sharing my recipe for this Chocolate Orange version that is sure to go down a treat with the whole family!

As well as a great snack for kids, these Energy Bites are perfect for adults too. You can pop them into your gym bag for a post-workout snack or even grab a couple for a on-the-go breakfast on busy mornings.

chocolate orange energy bites

Compared to the energy balls you buy in health food stores, these homemade variety are much cheaper to make. I buy ingredients such as oats, nut butter and honey in bulk.

They keep really well in the store cupboard, meaning you can make hundreds of these little bites over the course of a few months for a fraction of the cost of the store bought ones.

If you try this recipe please do let me know what you think. Or tag me in a picture on Facebook or Instagram using the hashtag #myfussyeater. I’d love to see your pictures!

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Delicious, healthy. no bake Chocolate Orange Energy Bites. A super easy gluten free snack the whole family will love!

Chocolate Orange Energy Bites


★★★★★ 5 from 4 reviews
  • Author: Ciara Attwell @ My Fussy Eater
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 5 mins
  • Yield: 10 1x
  • Category: Snacks
  • Cuisine: European
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Delicious, healthy, no bake Chocolate Orange Energy Bites. A super easy gluten free snack the whole family will love!


Ingredients

  • 100g / 1 cup rolled oats
  • 100g / ½ cup peanut butter (or another nut butter)
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp shredded coconut
  • 1 tbsp orange juice
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • zest of ½ an orange
  • 2 squares of semi sweet chocolate

Instructions

  1. Place all the ingredients except the chocolate into a large bowl. Mix with a spoon until well combined.
  2. Roll the mixture into 10 equal sized balls and place them in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.
  3. Melt the chocolate and drizzle it over the energy bites. Return them to the refrigerator for another 10 minutes.
  4. Eat straight away or keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
1 Energy Bite1344.4 g2 mg5.1 g1.7 g17 g2.3 g4.1 g
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Comments

  1. Celine says

    May 1, 2019 at 9:26 am

    It was so delicious!!! We love it! Thank you very much for the recipe 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  2. Dee says

    February 11, 2019 at 1:01 am

    Hi. Any suggestions what I can replace coconut with as my 8 yo hates coconut. Many thanks!

    Reply
  3. Poppy says

    March 12, 2018 at 12:03 pm

    Fab recipe. I try and always have some of these made up as my kids are almost constantly asking for snacks!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  4. Cyn says

    April 9, 2017 at 5:56 am

    I love that your recipe and directions only require simple tools. Anything that calls for a blender or food processor is not an option for me (pieces are always missing!), so thank you for that! Oh, and obviously thank you for the recipe, I looooove chocolate and orange together, can’t wait to make them!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  5. Monika says

    February 26, 2017 at 1:04 pm

    I love your blog????So many inspirations.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  6. Jeff says

    June 30, 2016 at 6:58 pm

    I’d like to know the nutritional content of the Chocolate Orange Energy Bites. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      July 2, 2016 at 8:56 am

      Hi Jeff, I don’t calculate the nutritional content of my recipes but if you put the ingredients into any online calculator you can figure it out. Thanks!

      Reply
  7. Leah says

    June 28, 2016 at 5:31 am

    Bingo! Finally a child friendly snack that tastes great. I used cashew nut butter & dark choc chips as that’s what I had in the cupboard. Thanks for recipes that don’t cost the earth that are made from general pantry items. I’m looking forward to trying more of your creations. Thanks for truly understanding what a fussy eater is ????

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      June 28, 2016 at 8:27 am

      Thank you so much for your lovely comment Leah. I’m delighted you love the recipe. I have a few other energy bite recipes on the blog so be sure to try those too!

      Reply
  8. Jan says

    June 12, 2016 at 12:52 pm

    Do you think these would hold together ok without the coconut? Not too fond of it. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      June 23, 2016 at 10:59 am

      Hi Jan, yes it will be absolutely fine to omit the coconut!

      Reply
      • Jayden says

        November 16, 2016 at 2:17 pm

        Your’s is the ineneligltt approach to this issue.

        Reply
  9. Elle says

    May 29, 2016 at 1:39 am

    What are the calories, fat, protein and carbs for this

    Reply
  10. Denise says

    May 25, 2016 at 10:04 pm

    Im going to tey this today!
    1 question is this large rolled oats? I assume not quick oats.
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      May 26, 2016 at 10:15 am

      Hi, its just normal rolled oats!

      Reply
  11. tonya says

    May 25, 2016 at 8:36 pm

    can I put these in the freezer to keep them.longer than 5 days?

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      May 26, 2016 at 10:16 am

      Yes you can!

      Reply
  12. Keith @ How's it Lookin? says

    April 26, 2016 at 1:03 am

    They look so good. Chocolate/orange sounds like a sweet combo, thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      April 26, 2016 at 7:07 am

      Thanks Keith!

      Reply
  13. Alison M Marras says

    April 26, 2016 at 1:02 am

    Oh how fun and yummie! Love a quicky nutritious dessert and I’m a sucker for chocolate and orange!! XO

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      April 26, 2016 at 7:07 am

      Thanks Alison, hope you like it!

      Reply

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