Cinnamon roll energy bites made with 5 ingredients and make a great make-ahead freezer snack for the week! Packed with healthy fats, fiber, and protein, they make a hunger-crushing combo!
why you’ll love these cinnamon roll bites
- They are no-bake.
- Packed with healthy fats, fiber, & protein.
- Taste like cinnamon roll dough!
- Super easy & only 5 ingredients.
- Can be prepped & kept in the freezer.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Organic oats: I opt for organic always, as oats are often sprayed with glyphosayte. Sprouted is also great if available to you!
Almond butter: You can sub any nut or seed butter. Sunflower seed butter would be a super yummy nut-free option.
Maple syrup: You can sub honey or any sticky sweetener.
Cinnamon: If you want to spice them up even more, a pinch of cardamom or nutmeg is super yummy!
Protein Powder: This is optional. You can substitute oat flour or more oats. I use my favorite vanilla protein powder for these (make sure you use one you love!)
Vanilla + Sea salt: Optional, but adds great flavor!
Let’s make some cinnamon roll energy bites
You guys. This is the easiest recipe ever. All you have to do:
- Mix everything together in a bowl. Taste & adjust if you’d like.
- Roll the mixture into balls & place in the freezer for at least 2 hours, until firm.
- If you’re using the optional melted white chocolate, after the balls have been in the freezer for 30-45 minutes and are firm, dip them in white chocolate and return to the freezer for another hour or so to completely firm up.
- ENJOY!
Storing extra energy bites
You’ll want to store these bites in an air-tight container in the freezer. I love them straight from the freezer, but if you want a softer bite, just let them thaw for a couple minutes before enjoying!
Other cinnamon roll recipes to try
Healthy cinnamon roll baked oatmeal
Cinnamon Roll Energy Bites (Vegan, 5 ingredients)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almond butter *See notes
- 1/3-1/2 cup organic old fashioned oats
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp ground flax seeds
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup protein powder *Optional, see notes
- 1 tsp vanilla + pinch of sea salt
- 1/2 cup white chocolate, for drizzling *optional. I used a refined sugar-free option.
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add all of the ingredients, mixing until dough forms. You can taste and adjust as you'd like. If your dough is super moist, add extra oats.
- Roll the dough into balls and place in the freezer for at least two hours to firm up.
- If you are using the white chocolate, once the balls have been in the freezer for 35-45 minutes and firmer, melt the chocolate until smooth. Dip each ball and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Return to the freezer for at least an hour or two before enjoying!
