No Bake Cherry Chocolate Chip Chia Energy Bites (V, GF): a one bowl recipe for sweetly tart cherry chocolate chip energy bites packed with whole ingredient, energy-boosting YUM! Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Protein-Rich.
Alright, who’s a fan of chia seeds? Come on, don’t be shy, raise your hand. 🙂
Am I only hearing crickets or is that because I live near a mini forest of trees? Wait, do crickets even dwell in forest-y trees? Alright, before I shoot off on a tangent it’ll take me weeks to get back from, let’s focus: chia seeds.
Yay or nay?
Honestly, for me, for a long time, it was a “nay.” Then it was an… “okay.” Then “okay” became, “sure, why not??” Funny, because I’m always telling my mom that “sure” means “meh,” not “Yay!!! Woohoo!!!” like she thinks it does. One time, I told her that instead of “sure,” she could say “Oh yeah!” to tell me she’s excited about something. Now, whenever I ask her if she likes something, she chants, “Oh yeah! Oh yeah! Oh yeah!!!!”
Ah, my mom… there’s no one quite like your mom, right? 🙂
Anywho, based on that little tidbit, you might sense that I was just “meh” about the chia seeds (you thought I lost track of my thoughts again, didn’t you?? Oh, I found my way back eventually). 😉 You’d be correct! I mean, they look a bit odd, right?
I just told Erik this and he said, “Well, they kinda look like dinosaur eggs.” Squeeeeee!
I whipped my head around, like, the entire room, and returned back to position (with my body, too, because I’m not magic), and had to shake myself from that statement.
DUDE. They totally look like dinosaur eggs!!! How cute is that???
So from here on out, I’m gonna just think “dinosaur eggs” when I see chia seeds. Cute and cute!
Alright, so how’d I come around the bend on these chia seeds? THESE. BITES. Yeah, I said it. THESE No Bake Cherry Chocolate Chip Chia Energy Bites.
So you know how you’re always hearing that you should be eating like several tablespoons of chia seeds per day? And then you go looking for a recipe with chia seeds in it because you’re obviously not just gonna scoop up a big batch and throw them in your mouth (and if you do, you’ve GOT to tell me what that’s like!). Then, you find out that the entire recipe only has 2 tablespoons of chia seeds in it. And, it makes like 500 servings. Then, then, you’re like, I have to eat 500 servings to get my daily recommended amount??
Well, guess what? You’re not gonna have to eat like 500 of these No Bake Cherry Chocolate Chip Chia Energy Bites to get in your chia seeds! I made sure to pack in the most chia seeds I could pack in without: a) breaking your wallet, 2) making these bites gross, 3) making them look funny—because pretty bites totally taste better. 😉
Wait a minute, did I just go from listing alphabetically to numerically? . End of week brain. That is all.
This recipe includes ¼ cup of chia seeds! Can I get an: “Oh yeah! Oh yeah! Oh yeah!!!!” 🙂 It’s soooooo tasty, so chocolatey, chewy, sweet, crispy (go chia seeds), and mouthwateringly nutritious. Can you tell I’m mondo excited about these?
Just in case you’re still on the dinosaur egg chia seed fence, let me tell you all about them. My No Bake Cherry Chocolate Chip Chia Energy Bites are:
- super easy to make, in just one bowl
- scrumptiously protein-packed
- soft, chewy and satisfying
- vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- sweetly tart, bursting with cherry flavor
- wonderfully packed with ¼ cup of chia seeds
- plant-based and allergy-friendly
- perfect for your healthy snack repertoire
- so good on the go
- totally worthy of “Oh yeah! Oh yeah! Oh yeah!!!!”
So are you ready to change your mind about chia seeds/you already love them and that’s why you’re here, so I’m totally late to the party, but hey, at least I arrived eventually? 🙂 Let’s get our no-bake on! I’m super excited to be whipping up all the delicious, guilt-free treats with you! I can’t wait to hear what you think of this recipe. In the meantime, tell me:
What’s an ingredient you initially disliked, but have now come to enjoy?
Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️
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No Bake Cherry Chocolate Chip Chia Energy Bites (Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy-Free, One Bowl)
- Yield: 20-30 bites 1x
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No Bake Cherry Chocolate Chip Chia Energy Bites (V, GF): a one bowl recipe for sweetly tart cherry chocolate chip energy bites packed with whole ingredient, energy-boosting yum! Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Protein-Rich.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- ½ cup dried cherries, chopped
- ¼ cup vegan chocolate chips (mini and regular)
- ¾ cup gluten-free rolled oats
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut, shreds or flakes
- ¼ cup chia seeds
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup natural, unsalted creamy almond butter (mine is very liquidy)
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
Optional Topping
- 1 tablespoon dried cherries, chopped
- 1 tablespoon vegan chocolate chips (mini and regular)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together all of the dry ingredients: cherries, chocolate chips, oats, coconut and chia seeds.
- Add almond butter and maple syrup. Using a sturdy spatula, stir and fold together until well incorporated.
- Scoop 1 to 2 tablespoons of mixture into your hands. Roll and press into bites. Optionally, press cherries and chocolate chips into bites. Enjoy!
Notes
– Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Bites are soft, but firm the first day.
– Adapted from my No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Bites (Vegan, Gluten Free) and my No Bake Cranberry Coconut Energy Bites (V, GF, DF).
– More No Bake recipes (all V, GF, DF): No Bake Almond Joy Bites, No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies, No Bake Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars.
- Category: No Bake, Snacks, Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy-Free
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Claudia Lamascolo says
March 28, 2018 at 8:01 amwhat a fabulous combination of flavors my kids will love them!
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
March 28, 2018 at 12:11 pmThanks Claudia! Hope you and your family get to try and love them. 🙂
Kate @ Framed Cooks says
April 30, 2017 at 5:12 pmWell, you don’t have to convince me – I just LOVE chia seeds! These have my name all over them! xox
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
May 1, 2017 at 10:57 amHaha. Then I should have shared this recipe ages ago! 😉 xoxo
Ashika | Gardening Foodie says
April 29, 2017 at 7:38 amI loooove chia seeds. I use them on oats, salads and when bking muffins. Thanks for giving me another reason to use them. These energy bites look divine.
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
May 1, 2017 at 10:54 amWoohoo!! I’ve got to try them on salads! Thank you for stopping by! 🙂
Marsha | Marsha's Baking Addiction says
April 28, 2017 at 11:53 amOMG, these energy bites look absolutely gorgeous and so delicious! I love the pop of colour the cherries give, too! Hope you have a great weekend, Demeter! xo
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
May 1, 2017 at 10:53 amThanks so much, Marsha! Those cherries just bring the bites right on home! Hope you had a great weekend! xo
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
April 28, 2017 at 7:25 amI’m a big fan of chia seeds! I always add them to my energy bites and smoothies, and sometimes I’ll even sneak them into salads. And you are speaking my language with these cherry chocolate chip bites. How good do these look?! I wish I had that entire bowl to munch on for breakfast today. Pinning these beauties. Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
April 28, 2017 at 8:49 amWoohoo!! You and I are totally feelin’ all the chia seeds right now, G! Thank you for pinning. Have a fantastic weekend!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
April 27, 2017 at 1:56 pmI actually just jumped right on board the chia seed train. Like, I didn’t even think twice. I just dove head first right into a bowl of them. Not literally. Obviously. And I liked them! Not shocking though, because there are few food things in this world I just don’t like (namely, veal. I just can’t with that). Anyways, you know I’m all like OH YEAHHHHHHH! YAYYYYYY over these bites!! You make the best energy bites, Demeter.. well, technically you make ALL the best things, bites included! These look delicious all I’m swooning over the cherry in here!! Hip hip hooray for no bake too!!! You rock, my dear! Pinned! Cheers! Xoxo
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
April 28, 2017 at 8:48 amOf course you totally would! You’re WAY cooler than I am! 😉 Really, not literally?? Haha. Love that you sound just like my mom–oh, I see whatcha doing there. Trying to expedite your adoption, are we? 😉 Thank you! Cheers!
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit says
April 27, 2017 at 12:18 pmWait a minute…are dinosaurs one of those super freaky creatures that comes from the tiniest of eggs but turns into the the hugest of animals? I say “one of those” as if there are others, I don’t know of any though actually. Because if so I think I could repopulate the entire earth with dinosaurs just from the 2 pound bag of chia I have sitting in my pantry at the moment. But I’d rather use them for making snacks than bringing back extinct species…is that selfish of me? Nah I’m just looking out for everyone, saving us all from real life Jurassic Park one Cherry Chocolate Chip Chia Energy Bite batch at a time. Because while i have actually just thrown back chia gel straight before, I’d MUCH rather my tiny dinosaur eggs come in no-bake bite form. And all superfood/healthy ingredients for that matter. If you could tackle spirulina no-bake bites that don’t taste like moldy ocean next that’d be great. Please and thank you in advance. Love ya and your end-of-the-week-brain tangents❤️ xo
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
April 27, 2017 at 1:30 pmHaha. Apparently!! Okay, I should have mentioned that he said they looks like mini dino eggs! End of week brain, I say! One of those: ya never know! Lol. Snacking v. repopulating: Lolol. I take it you’re experiencing some end of week wandering mind too? 😉 Just wow on the ocean bit… I SO cannot retype the word that starts with “m.” You know why!! 😉 Love ya more! xoxo ❤️
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April 27, 2017 at 11:22 amI like chia seeds in something like this but I don’t care for them in Chia puddings! These look amazing and I may not need to eat 500 to get in mu chia but i happily will.
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
April 27, 2017 at 1:27 pmHaha. Good to know your preferences, Patrick! 😉 Thanks!
Shashi at Savory Spin says
April 27, 2017 at 8:31 amDemeter, I have to borrow from your mom this morning – cos girl – these no bake Cherry Chocolate Chip Chia Energy Bites make me say “Oh yeah! Oh yeah! Oh yeah!!!!” and do a happy jig! Though, confession time, I have been known to put a spoonful of chia seeds in my mouth just as is …only then the ones that get stuck in the recesses of ma mouf swell up to this gelatinous substance that in an odd way I like to swish around – ok, ok, that’s way TMI I’m thinking…so let me just say that these bites are a way, way better way to enjoy them!
Happy Thursday to ya…now…I wanna know more about why Erik though chia seeds look like dinosaur eggs?
xoxo
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
April 27, 2017 at 1:27 pmBahahaha! Shashi, you always give me a good chuckle! 😉 Oh goodness, the sound of those seeds gelling up in your mouth… just wow! Way better! Haha. He says they look like mini dino eggs! xoxo