15-Minute Christmas Energy Bites That Kids Adore
No-bake holiday snack packed with festive cheer, perfect for quick energy during the busy holiday season.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 20 bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini red and green M&M’s
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/3 cup shredded coconut (optional for extra texture)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mix the base together in a large bowl by stirring oats, peanut butter, honey, and vanilla.
- Fold in the red and green M&M’s and mini chocolate chips for festive crunch.
- Scoop and roll the mixture into 1-inch balls using your hands or a small cookie scoop.
- Place the bites on a parchment-lined tray and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.
Notes
- Use maple syrup as a vegan alternative to honey.
- Add shredded coconut for extra texture if desired.
- These bites make great make-ahead holiday treats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg