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Oatmeal raisin energy bites are an easy and healthy no-bake snack! They’re packed with 7 ingredients including rolled oats, medjool dates, almond butter, and raisins. This 10 minute recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free. They are great for kids, meal prep, work lunches, and post-workout fuel!
If you enjoy oatmeal raisin cookies, you will love this easy no-bake snack! These energy bites taste like oatmeal raisin cookie dough, but they’re made with healthy ingredients.
We’re combining hearty oats, creamy almond butter, and sweet medjool dates to create this bite-sized treat. They are wholesome, nourishing, and contain just the right amount of carbs, protein, and healthy fats to fuel your day. Enjoy them as an afternoon snack or to satisfy those pesky post-dinner dessert cravings!
These oatmeal raisin energy bites are:
- Vegan, gluten-free, no-bake, and oil-free
- Soft, chewy, hearty, and sweet
- Quick & easy // made in 10 minutes
- Naturally sweetened with medjool dates
- Made with no refined sugar
- Kid-friendly & great for school lunches
- Customizable for nut-free diets
- An easy meal prep snack
Ingredients for oatmeal raisin balls
- Oats are the main ingredient, of course! Be sure to use rolled oats rather than quick oats or steel-cut oats.
- Medjool dates are the natural sweetener for these oatmeal raisin energy bites. They are super sweet, sticky, and have a caramel-like flavor. For the best results, I suggest using super fresh and soft medjool dates. If the dates aren’t soft, you can soak them in hot water for 10 minutes (draining the water afterwards and drying the dates) before creating the recipe.
- Almond butter brings moisture to the dough. I highly recommend using natural almond butter that has a runny consistency. If you use a thick and dry almond butter, your dough will likely be too dry.
- Raisins are an add-in to mimic oatmeal raisin cookie dough. If you don’t like raisins, you can use dried cranberries, dried blueberries, or chocolate chips instead.
- Maple syrup is an optional ingredient. It helps make the dough stickier, which is needed if your medjool dates are too dry. Additionally, it adds extra sweetness.
- Cinnamon is a nutritious, anti-inflammatory spice. It adds a warm flavor and pairs well with the dates and raisins.
- Vanilla extract adds a sweet flavor and aroma.
- Salt balances the sweet ingredients. If your almond butter is heavily salted, feel free to reduce the amount of added salt.
How to make energy balls with oats and raisins
For the full ingredient measurements and step-by-step instructions, scroll down to view the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
First, combine all ingredients (except raisins) in a food processor. This includes rolled oats, pitted medjool dates, almond butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
Process the ingredients until a crumbled, sticky dough forms. If your dates are not super fresh and soft, you can add 1-2 tablespoon maple syrup to make the dough stickier. Maple syrup can be added if you’d like a sweeter flavor, too!
Next, add raisins to the food processor. Pule several times until evenly combined. Using a mini cookie scoop or a tablespoon, scoop the dough and roll into balls. Enjoy!
Tips and recipe variations
Nut-free option: If you need the recipe to be made without nuts, almond butter can be replaced with sunflower seed butter or tahini.
Use soft medjool dates. Be sure to use soft and fresh medjool dates. If your dates are dry and hard, soak them in hot water for 10 minutes. After, drain the water and pat the dates dry before proceeding with the recipe. Another way to combat dry dates is by adding 1-2 tablespoon maple syrup.
Nut butter variations: Almond butter can be swapped for another nut butter, like peanut butter or cashew butter. I recommend using a natural nut butter that has a runny consistency. If your nut butter is very thick, it will make the oatmeal raisin dough too dry.
How to make it without raisins: If you aren’t a fan of raisins, feel free to use dried cranberries, dried blueberries, or chocolate chips instead. Alternatively, you can omit the raisins completely.
How to store them
Store these oatmeal raisin balls inside a sealed container at room temperature for 3-4 days. You can also store them inside the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
This bite-sized snack is also freezer-friendly! If storing longterm, you can place them in a sealed ziplock bag for up to 3 months. Allow the energy bites to dethaw before enjoying. If there’s a snack emergency, just pop them in the microwave for about 15 seconds. 🙂
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Oatmeal Raisin Energy Bites
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 16 energy bites 1x
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Blend
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Oatmeal raisin energy bites are an easy and healthy no-bake snack! They’re vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, oil-free, and taste like oatmeal raisin cookie dough. This 10 minute snack is made with oats, medjool dates, almond butter, and raisins. Energy balls are great for kids, school lunches, and meal prep! #energyballs #energybites #snackrecipes #snackideas #oats #raisins #nobakedesserts #veganrecipe #oatmeal #oatmealraisin
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups rolled oats
- 12 large medjool dates, pitted*
- ½ cup almond butter**
- 1–2 tablespoon maple syrup*** (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt (less if almond butter is heavily salted)
- ⅓ cup raisins
Instructions
- Combine rolled oats, pitted medjool dates, almond butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt in a food processor.
- Process the ingredients until a crumbled, sticky dough forms. If your dates are not soft and fresh, you may need to ass 1-2 tablespoon maple syrup in order to get a stickier dough. It can also be added if you would like the dough to be sweeter.
- Add raisins to the food processor. Pulse several times until evenly combined. Using a mini cookie scoop or a tablespoon, scoop the dough and roll into balls. Enjoy!
Notes
- *Medjool dates: Be sure to use soft and fresh medjool dates. If your dates are dry and hard, soak them in hot water for 10 minutes. After, drain the water and pat the dates dry before proceeding with the recipe. Another way to combat dry dates is by adding 1-2 tablespoon maple syrup.
- **Almond butter: I highly recommend using natural almond butter that has a runny consistency. If your almond butter is super thick and dry, it will make the dough too dry.
- ***Maple syrup: This is an optional ingredient. It helps make the dough stickier, which is needed if your medjool dates are not super fresh and soft. Additionally, it adds extra sweetness.
- Nut-free option: Feel free to swap the almond butter with sunflower seed butter or tahini instead.
- How to store: Store inside a sealed container at room temperature for 3-4 days. You can also store them inside the refrigerator for up to 1 week. If storing longterm, place in a sealed ziplock bag for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy bite
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 13g
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
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