No-Bake Ube Oat Energy Bites

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
• 0.5 cup Natural Almond Butter or Peanut Butter, Well-stirred if separated
• 2 tbsp Ube Powder, Sifted to avoid clumps
• 0.33 cup Honey or Maple Syrup
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut, Plus extra for rolling
• 1 tbsp Chia Seeds
• 0.5 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 0.125 tsp Fine Sea Salt

Instructions

1. Whisk the Ube Base In a large bowl, whisk together the almond butter, honey, vanilla extract, and ube powder until smooth and evenly purple with no dry streaks.
2. Fold in Oats & Add-Ins Add the rolled oats, shredded coconut, chia seeds, and salt. Stir with a spatula until a thick, sticky dough forms and everything is evenly coated.
3. Chill the Dough Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes. Chilling firms up the dough so it holds together instead of sticking to your hands.
4. Roll into Bites Scoop rounded tablespoon portions and roll between your palms into balls, then roll each one in a little extra shredded coconut.
5. Store & Serve Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before eating so the bites firm up completely.

Pro Tips

• Sift the ube powder before whisking it into the wet ingredients — like in the ube coconut overnight oats, it clumps easily in a thick mixture.
• Wet your hands slightly before rolling the dough into balls so it doesn't stick to your palms.
• A small cookie scoop keeps every bite the same size and speeds up rolling a full batch.

Variations

• Chocolate Ube Energy Bites: Fold in 2 tablespoons of mini dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs along with the oats.
• Nut-Free Version: Swap the almond butter for sunflower seed butter and roll in crushed pepitas instead of coconut.

Nutrition (estimated, per serving)

98 calories · 12g carbs · 3g protein · 5g fat · 6g sugar · 2g fiber

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use ube halaya instead of ube powder?

Yes — use 3 tablespoons of ube halaya in place of the powder, reduce the honey to 3 tablespoons since the jam adds sweetness, and chill the dough a little longer before rolling since it will start out softer.

How long do these energy bites keep?

Stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, they keep well for up to a week, or freeze for up to 2 months — thaw in the fridge for an hour before eating.

Recommended Ingredient

Jans Ube Powder For Baking (5 oz, Coarse) — read our review.

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