No-Bake Walnut Energy Bites

Name: No-Bake Walnut Energy Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: About 12 bites
Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats; ½ cup walnuts, chopped; ½ cup dried blueberries (look for unsweetened or reduced sugar); 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed; ½ cup natural almond butter (no added sugar); 1–2 tablespoons honey OR mashed ripe banana (for binding with less sugar); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Pinch of sea salt

No-bake oat bites with walnuts, dried blueberries, flaxseed and almond butter, sweetened with a touch of honey or ripe banana.

About 12 bites
Prep 15 min
Ready in 45 min

Round oat energy bites studded with dried berries on a white plate

These bites deliver brain-boosting benefits! They rely on the natural sweetness of blueberries and just a touch of honey (or none at all, if you prefer).

Why It Works

Walnuts and flaxseed = omega-3s for brain health.
Blueberries = antioxidants that protect memory and focus.
Banana option = natural binder, fiber, potassium, and gentle sweetness.

— Kristen

Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats
½ cup walnuts, chopped
½ cup dried blueberries (look for unsweetened or reduced sugar)
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
½ cup natural almond butter (no added sugar)
1–2 tablespoons honey OR mashed ripe banana (for binding with less sugar)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 310
Protein: 8 g

Serving: 2 bites. Estimated from USDA values for the ingredients listed, so your numbers will vary with the brands you use.

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine oats, walnuts, dried blueberries and flaxseed.
Stir in almond butter, honey or banana, vanilla and salt. Adjust sweetness to your preference.
Roll into small balls (about 1 tablespoon each).
Chill in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes before serving. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.