These No Bake Almond Joy Energy Bites are an easy 6-ingredient snack full of fiber, protein, and healthy fats. Plus, they’re small, portable, and super delicious!
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People who only know about California for its sunshine, amazing produce, and inflated housing costs, probably think that San Francisco or Los Angeles is the capitol city. But it’s actually Sacramento. Also referred to by its many residents as the “largest truck stop in the state.”
Surrounded by flat, dry farm land, a tiny downtown with not much of a skyline, a horrible professional basketball team, and two hours from everything, one would think it leaves little to be desired.
BUT, we love it here. We can make fun of it, but you can’t. Ha.
Napa Valley wine country, the mountains of Lake Tahoe, and San Francisco are all within reach.
Every time we visit those places, it’s like a little adventure.
Saturday, the Pacific ocean called. And we answered.
Our truck looked like we were going away for a week. But hey, the beach requires towels, change of clothes, lawn chairs, a tent, and snacks. A lot of snacks.
Everyone got one of these almond joy energy bites before we hit the road. And the kids asked for another the entire ride there. We polished off the remaining 18 at the beach.
I made another batch yesterday – they’re also a great energy boost before or after a run. I just have to control myself because I, alone, could devour all 22. So good!
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How To Make These No Bake Energy Bites
No Bake Almond Joy Energy Bites
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1 cup lightly salted almonds
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 3/4 cups sweetened flaked coconut , divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- a dash of sea salt
Instructions
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, microwave almond butter for about 15-20 seconds until softened.
- In a food processor, grind the almonds and chocolate chips until there are no more large chunks. Add the almond butter and process until smooth. Add in 1 cup of the coconut, vanilla, and a dash of sea salt; pulse a few more times to combine.
- Scoop out mixture using a tablespoon sized cookie scoop; roll into balls. Then roll them in the remaining 3/4 cup coconut flakes.
- Place on a baking sheet and refrigerator for about 15 minutes to harden. Transfer any uneaten bites to a lidded container and store in the refrigerator.
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Almond joys are my favorite treat – I just never have them because they are so wicked on the waist line! But THESE – totally craveable.
I’ve been noticing that these little energy/nut/protein balls are becoming really popular, and they are SO good. I can’t blame the kids for begging for them the whole drive! Also, I loooove the mountains, but I am SO jealous of your beach adventures!
These look SO and so filling, such a great snack. Love the pics from your day at the beach — so fun.
Love that they’re so easy to make. The perfect portable snack!
Amy these were SO GOOD!!!! Seriously. I’m still dreaming about them. PS I hate coconut. Way to go surmounting my texture issues in one tiny bite.
Converting one person at a time. HA. Thanks, Karen!
Soccer season is right around the corner and these would be the perfect snack. Bookmarking!
Yes! My kids play soccer, too. And I will definitely be making these throughout the season. Thanks, Quinn!
I would live at the beach if I could. I would also eat all of these. Found you on FoodGawker. Great recipe, thanks!
So glad you found me!
yummy! Summer calls for no bake treats (because who can handle turning on the oven?) and this recipe looks like the perfect little indulgence!
You are so lucky to have a beach so close; I have to drive at least 8 hours. Looks like the perfect day packed with the perfect food! Those bites are my kind of food!
I’m totally jealous of your beach proximity…and that beautiful water!! Also, your snacks are always the best. ALMOND JOY lovers unite!
I love when the kids find besties at the beach! Your photos are beautiful, so pretty. I’d love to visit the Pacific one day. Your snacks weren’t too shabby ;) Almond Joy is my FAVORITE!
These seriously look unbelievable Amy! The perfect snack to take to the beach! Pinning!
Hello day at the beach! And the perfect take along snacks for them. I love the sound of these bites. All coconuty and perfect.
What a lovely day! And I would devour all of those too – coconut and all.
Can’t even tell you how much coconut I consumed before they even made it onto the almond balls!
Ohmygod. I would most certainly devour all 22 by myself, also!
Amy, I love this post and the almond joy snack bites!!! hey, I would take Sacramento any day to be back in CA!!! you know I lived in SF for 2.5 years (in my single days) and LA for about 12 years? I miss it!!! :( but will live vicariously through your family fun photos!! :) I love it!
It’s criminal that you moved away. *cries*
These have to be delicious and don’t imagine they will last very long in our house either!
No way. Dad would eat at least 10 without blinking!
Haha, well we feel totally different about this area BUT I love heading to the beach and these would be the perfect snack! :)
LOL. I even thought about you as I typed that! I know the beach beckons you 24/7. But if you ever moved away, I’d miss you. So you have to suffer through Sacramento life!
We are pretty lucky to live in such an awesome state. These snack balls are perfect!!
So lucky! Thanks, Gerry!
I have been loving no-bake recipes this summer- here’s another one to add to the must-try list!
Right? It’s SO hot! Thanks, Lori!
I love your beach photos!! I am missing California!! AND YOU!
After seeing those gorgeous photos of your Michigan retreat, I know you’ll never relocate here. BUT one can still dream! *mwah*
Anyone tried peanut butter in place of almond butter?