Dark Chocolate & Blueberry Energy Bites are a sweet little bite of dark chocolate and dried blueberries encompassed with whole grains and seeds for a protein packed snack or breakfast that will fill you up and leave you feeling satisfied.
Have you ever tried Brookside chocolate covered blueberries
? They are AMAZING! The only problem is that I can make an entire bag disappear in no time. I love the flavor combo of blueberries with dark chocolate, but wanted to turn it into a healthier snack option. My Cranberry Almond Energy Bites turned out fantastic, so I figured, why not give it a try with this flavor combo?!
Well, I ended up loving these even more than my cranberry energy bites! It may have to do with the fact that they have chocolate in them, but I did cut out the coconut from the other recipe to balance the sweetness and nutrition, so in the end they are a serious win!
Yum, look at the chewy goodness with all the healthy protein coming from oatmeal, flaxseed, chia seeds and nut butter! You might be wondering why I am allllll up in this little energy bite’s business in this photo. Well, I just got a new macro lens and am LOVING it! I have been wanting one for awhile, but didn’t want to shell out the serious cash usually associated with them. I came across a good deal on a used Nikon 40mm f/2.8 macro lens
, so I decided to take the leap.
I own some expensive glass, so I was worried this less expensive lens wouldn’t live up to my standards. Well, I can safely say that for food photography it has been wonderful! The color, sharpness and overall images are just what I wanted, so it is definitely my new go-to lens for food.
Dark Chocolate & Blueberry Energy Bites
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1.5 c. oatmeal
- 1/3 c. almonds chopped
- 1 Tbsp. ground flax seed optional
- 1/2 c. nut butter peanut or almond are both good
- 1/4 c. honey
- 1 Tbsp. chia seeds
- 1/3 c. dried blueberries roughly chopped
- 1/3 c. dark chocolate chips roughly chopped
Instructions
- Bake oatmeal and almonds for 8-10 minutes at 350°, stirring after 5 minutes. Allow the mixture to cool. (If you want the chocolate blended into the mix, don’t cool it. If you want the chunks of chocolate to stay in tact, allow the mixture to cool completely first.)
- In a medium bowl combined the baked mix with flaxseed, nut butter, honey, chia seeds, blueberries and chocolate chips. Form into 1.5″ balls and refrigerate. Store in an airtight container refrigerated for up to one week or freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
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Kris says
Love these! A favorite snack/treat in our house!
Heaven Mcphee says
Hey Danielle Is there any suggestions you’d recommend for an oats substitute? Possibly quinoa? Sorry if this message is a duplicate.
Jennifer says
How do you chop the chocolate chips?
Danielle Green says
I just put them on my wooden cutting board and run my chef’s knife over them a few times.
Heaven Mcphee says
Hey Danielle Is there any suggestions you’d recommend for an oats substitute? Possibly quinoa? Sorry if this message is a duplicate.
Carrie says
Can I use raw honey?
Danielle Green says
Of course!
Beth says
Are you using quick cook oats for this recipe or just regular oats? Can’t wait to try it!
Danielle Green says
The oats are uncooked/raw. Hope you enjoy!
Melissa Johnson says
She was asking whether to use regular oats or the 1 minute quick oats. I would also like to know. Thanks!
Danielle Green says
Wow, not sure how I spaced out on that one! 🙂 I used regular oats, which I prefer, but quick oats would work in a pinch.
Kris says
Love these, a favorite of both mine and my husband!
Kerri says
This may be a silly question, but when you say bake the oatmeal and almonds, am I just baking them alone, or am I baking them as oatmeal and adding milk to them?
Danielle says
Hey Kerri, you will just bake the oatmeal and almonds on a cookie sheet to toast them. No milk! 🙂
Kate says
Ah! “Toast oats and almonds on a baking sheet” might be more succinct than “Bake”. thanks for the clarification. Looking forward to trying these today 🙂
Jen and Emily @ Layers of Happiness says
These look awesome! Love the chocolatey chips scattered throughout them… perfect way to fuel up and trick my tastebuds into thinking I am having dessert! 🙂
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
I totally have to try some of these! I love the idea of this quick and easy breakfast. I’m always looking for those!