---
title: Oatmeal Cookie Energy Bites
description: Oats, nut butter, and sweet flavors rolled into wholesome bite-size snacks. A quick, satisfying option for breakfast, meal prep, or an afternoon boost.
---

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# [Oatmeal Cookie Energy Bites](https://www.northbayproduce.com/recipes/oatmeal-cookie-bites)

 Written by [North Bay Produce, Inc.](https://www.northbayproduce.com/recipes/author/nbayproducegmail-com) | Nov 12, 2025 1:34:19 PM

 

## Ingredients

- 1/3 cup sunflower seeds (raw) lightly chopped
- 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1 TBLS orange juice
- zest from 1 orange
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch of kosher salt
- 1/3 cup peanut butter (or nut butter of your choice)
- 1 TBLS honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

## Directions

### Step 1.

In a medium bowl, add cranberries with the orange juice. Toss until combined and let them sit for 5 minutes.

### Step 2.

To the bowl, add the oats, sunflower seeds. orange zest, chocolate chips, cinnamon and salt. Stir to combine.

### Step 3.

Add the peanut butter (or nut butter of your choice), maple syrup and vanilla extract and stir until well combined.

### Step 4.

With wet hands (makes the rolling process easier), roll the mixture into about 1 1/2 inch balls and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. You should get about 15 bites out of the mixture.

### Step 5.

Place the baking sheet in the freezer for about 20 minutes to set. Store bites in a ziplock bag or airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer. Makes appx. 15 energy balls.

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