Home > Snacks > Cookies & Cream Energy Bites Cookies & Cream Energy Bites June 17, 2024 | 4 Comments SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Jump to Recipe This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Cookies and Cream Energy Bites! Begin by creating nutritious “Oreo” crumbs and mix them into energy balls for a delicious snack that everyone will love! Cookies and Cream Energy Bites If you look up Cookies and Cream Energy Bites, you’ll often find recipes that use crushed Oreos. But I wanted to make a version without the actual cookies, something a bit more nutritious! So, I made my own “Oreo” crumbs that taste just like the real cookies but without all the extra stuff. They’re even naturally gluten-free! QUICK TIP For gluten-free Cookies and Cream Energy Balls: Even though the ingredients are naturally gluten-free, make sure to double-check the labels to ensure they weren’t made in a place with gluten. Energy Bites Ingredients Here’s what you’ll need for the energy bites portion of this recipe: Old-fashioned oats: Use rolled oats not quick or steel-cut oats. Cashew or peanut butter: Choose a tasty, dry-roasted, and lightly salted version. If it’s natural, stir well before measuring. Salt: Adjust based on the saltiness of your nut butter. Chocolate chips: Use dark chocolate chips for extra flavor and health benefits, but any type works. Coconut: Use unsweetened shredded coconut, unless you prefer a sweeter treat, then use sweetened. Vanilla extract: Adds a nice cookies and cream flavor. Maple syrup or honey: Use pure maple syrup, which is natural and less refined, or honey. Homemade “Oreo” Cookie Crumbs Ingredients Here’s what you need for the “Oreo” crumbles: Oat Flour: Make it in seconds from old-fashioned oats you already have. (More below!) Dutch-Process Cocoa Powder: This gives the Oreo flavor. Hershey’s “Special Dark”® is an easy-to-find option. Sugar: Use light brown sugar to cut the cocoa’s acidity, or coconut sugar for a natural option. Coconut Oil: Keep it solid, not melted, to mix well. Salt: Just a pinch brings out all the flavors. How to Make Oat Flour Here’s a quick guide to making oat flour for the “Oreo” crumbles: Choose the Right Oats: Use old-fashioned or rolled oats, not quick or steel-cut oats. Blend: Place the oats in a food processor or small blender. Pulse: Blend until the oats are a fine powder that resembles flour. Check Consistency: Stir to ensure there are no whole oats left for even texture. Measure: Always measure your oat flour after blending for the right amount. Cookies and Cream Energy Bite Tips These energy bites are very flexible, and you can easily adapt them to your taste: Experiment with Nut Butters: Feel free to swap the nut butter for other kinds. If the mix is too dry or crumbly, add more nut butter one tablespoon at a time until it sticks together nicely. Let the Mixture Settle: If the mix seems too moist at first, let it rest so the oats can absorb the liquid and then the mixture will firm up. If it’s too dry, add a bit more nut butter and a drizzle of sweetener until you’ve got the perfect consistency. STORAGE Storage Enjoy some energy bites fresh, then store the rest in the fridge for the week or freeze any extras. To Freeze: Place the bites on a lined tray in the freezer. Once firm (1-2 hours), move them to an airtight bag or container. They can be stored in the freezer for up to 6 months. To Thaw: Take a bite out and let it sit for 15-30 minutes or microwave for 10-15 seconds. They’re very hard when fully frozen, but you don’t need to thaw them completely before eating—they’re tasty even when slightly frozen! 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Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Snack Cuisine American Keyword Cookies & Cream Energy Bites Prep Time 25 minutes minutes Chilling Time 1 hour hour Total Time 25 minutes minutes Servings 40 energy balls Chelsea Lords Calories 194kcal Author Chelsea Lords Cost $5.96 Ingredients"Oreo" Crumbles▢ 3 tablespoons blended up oats (Note 1)▢ 2 tablespoons dutch-processed cocoa powder (Note 2)▢ 2 tablespoons light brown sugar (OR coconut sugar)▢ 1/8 teaspoon salt▢ 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon coconut oil (measure when solid)Energy Bites▢ 2 cups old-fashioned oats▢ 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut▢ 3/4 cup peanut or cashew butter (Note 3)▢ 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey (Note 4)▢ 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract▢ 1/2 teaspoon salt (Note 5)▢ 3/4 cup chocolate chipsUS - Metric USMetric Instructions"OREO" CRUMBLES: Mix all crumble ingredients in a medium bowl with a fork, then knead by hand until small crumbs form. (It will seem like it's not coming together, keep working at it!) Adjust with more oat flour if too wet or more oil if too dry. Set aside.OATS AND COCONUT: In a large (12-cup) food processor, pulse the oats and coconut until fairly ground, about 30 seconds to a minute.ADD REMAINING INGREDIENTS: Add the rest of the "Energy Bite" ingredients and pulse again until well combined and finely chopped. Adjust with more nut butter and sweetener if too dry or more oats if too wet. (Keep in mind oats continue to soak up liquid as they sit).COMBINE: Transfer to a large bowl, add the Oreo crumbles, and mix well.ROLL: Scoop with a tablespoon measuring spoon or small cookie scoop, compress tightly, and roll into balls. Chill in the fridge for about 1 hour to firm up.FREEZE: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 weeks. To freeze: Place balls on a lined tray in the freezer until firm. Then store in a freezer-safe container for up to 6 months. Thaw for 15-30 minutes before eating, or microwave for 10-15 seconds if desired. Video Recipe NotesNote 1: Blend oats in a small food processor or blender jar until powdery (like flour), then measure. Note 2: Use Dutch-processed cocoa for a flavor similar to Oreo cookies. Don't use regular cocoa powder. Note 3: Stir natural butters well before measuring. Note 4: Use pure maple syrup, not corn or pancake syrup. Otherwise honey works great. Note 5: Adjust the salt based on the salt content of your nut butter and personal preference. Nutrition FactsServing: 1serving | Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 183mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg We do our best to provide accurate nutritional analysis for our recipes. Our nutritional data is calculated using a third-party algorithm and may vary, based on individual cooking styles, measurements, and ingredient sizes. Please use this information for comparison purposes and consult a health professional for nutrition guidance as needed. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? I love hearing from you when you've made one of my recipes! Tag me on Instagram at @ChelseasMessyApron or leave me a comment below.
made these and they were so good! next time I’ll add the chocolate chips last and chop them up myself to have some crunch. thank you for the recipe! Reply
