Almond Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bites

Looking to eat better in 2018? If so, I’ve got the perfect little snack bite for you! These Almond Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bites are a wholesome snack that also taste delicious! They’ll curb those snack attacks and help satisfy you hunger without making you feel the least bit guilty!

I'm happy to be sponsored by The Quaker Oats Company for this delicious recipe and post! All opinions are mine alone. 

You’ve probably seen versions of these bites before. Maybe you’ve even made a batch or two. But, what makes these bites stand out from the rest is that they provide you 7g of whole grain and 3g fiber in just 2 bites! (values calculated by Quaker® Oats nutritionists). 

With the help of Quaker ® Oats nutritionists, I’ve taken the recipe for these easy to make snack bites (or “energy bites”) and reworked the ingredients to create a snack that’s not only convenient, but also tastes great! They are packed with roasted almonds, almond butter, and Quaker ® Oats. Honey adds extra sweetness. Your whole family will enjoy them!

Old Fashioned Quaker ® Oats adds an extra boost of nutrition in these Almond Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bites. I’ve been a fan of these oats for as long as I remember. They were a staple in my house growing up and they’re a whole grain staple in my house today. You’ll always find a container or two in my kitchen pantry. 

Did you know that 2017 marked the 140th anniversary of the Quaker ® Oats Company? So now they’re celebrating over 140 years of dedication of delivering nutrition by providing the highest quality and most delicious oats on the market today. I try to incorporate Old Fashioned Quaker ® Oats into my family’s menu several times a week.

Almond Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bites are very easy to make, but you’ll need a good food processor or a heavy duty blender to grind up the roasted almonds. That’s the hardest part about this recipe. Not only is this recipe easy to put together, but everything gets mixed in right in the food processor for easy clean up.

Seriously, what’s not to love about Quaker® Oats and these snack bites? 

Almond Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bites, Oatmeal chocolate chip balls, Snack balls with Oatmeal

dessert, snack

American

Yield: 16 servings

Author: Renee Paj

Almond Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bites

Prep time: 14 MinInactive time: 2 HourTotal time: 2 H & 14 M

Delicious little bites of nuts, oats and chocolate all come together in your food processor for a quick and easy snack or even a dessert.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup roasted unsalted almonds
• 1 1/2 cups Quaker® Old Fashioned Oats
• 1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup almond butter (no added salt)
• 1/4 cup honey
• 3 TBS water
• 3 TBS mini chocolate chips

Instructions

1. In large food processor fit with blade, add the almonds and process until finely ground into almond meal.
2. Add in oats, and continue to process until oats are finely ground. Add in coconut, salt and vanilla extract. Process for 1- 2 more minutes to combine everything.
3. Add in almond butter, honey, and water. Process until mixture starts to come together. Add mini chocolate chips and pulse a few times to combine.
4. Scoop by TBS (I use a cookie scoop) and roll into balls then place onto a baking sheet lined with waxed paper or parchment.
5. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours, then remove from pan and store in airtight container. 1 serving = 2 bites.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

201.18

Fat (grams)

13.68 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

1.84 g

Cholesterol (grams)

0.42 mg

Carbs (grams)

16.5 g

Fiber (grams)

3.37 g

Sugar (grams)

7.79 g

Net carbs

13.14 g

Protein (grams)

5.88 g

Sodium (milligrams)

80.24 mg

Nutritional Information is an estimate it is provided as a courtesy.

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