Recipes Courses Appetizers and Snacks Print Chia Seed Energy Bites for Kids Written by facebook twitter Written by Natalie Monson, RD Natalie Monson, RD, is a registered dietitian and owner of Super Healthy Kids, a website dedicated to teaching children healthy lifelong habits. Learn about our editorial policy Natalie Monson, RD Updated on September 20, 2019 (123 ratings) Total Time: 5 min Prep Time: 5 min Cook Time: 0 min Servings: 15 (1 bite each) Nutrition Highlights (per serving) 73 calories 3g fat 10g carbs 2g protein Show Nutrition Label Hide Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings: 15 (1 bite each) Amount per serving Calories 73 % Daily Value* Total Fat 3g 4% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 16mg 1% Total Carbohydrate 10g 4% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 5g Includes 5g Added Sugars 10% Protein 2g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 17mg 1% Iron 0mg 0% Potassium 63mg 1% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice. Finding a snack that rates as delicious among kids and nutritious among their parents can be a challenge, but this phenomenal and super quick and easy Chia Seed Energy Bites recipe is a pleaser for all. Every time we run out of this yummy snack, the kids want to know when I am going to make more. With no cooking required, it takes minimal time to whip these up to use as an after school snack. Or individually package them (my kids like three to a bag) to eat after soccer practice or wherever life takes you. What are chia seeds? They come from the desert plant Salvia hispanica, a member of the mint family. What awesome nutrition do they provide? One tablespoon of chia seeds contains 5 grams of fiber, 3 grams of protein, and omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. And they are so easy to add to food. My children like them sprinkled into their cereal, smoothie, and yogurt, and they are great mixed into oatmeal, so they can easily be eaten without much cooking or preparation. The recipe below is a base for other favorite additions, too. Nuts, dried fruit, chocolate chips, or coconut flakes can be added. We love to double the recipe and add a quarter cup chopped white chocolate chips and a couple of tablespoons of milled flax seed. And for an after school snack, we serve a few energy bites with fruit on the side. Readers commented that these are “delicious,” and another reader said, “My daughters love these.” Many readers loved finding a new way to use chia seeds, and to find a way to incorporate them in the diet that is easy, quick, and delicious is a definite win. Ingredients 1 cup oats 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup peanut butter (or other nut butter) 2 tablespoons chia seeds 1/4 teaspoons vanilla Additional add-ins, if you choose, such as nuts, chocolate chips, dried fruit, etc. (optional) Preparation In a bowl, combine ingredients together until well mixed. Add any additional add-ins. Refrigerate for 20 minutes. Shape into bites. Rate this Recipe You've already rated this recipe. Thanks for your rating! Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Get simple, delicious recipes to help you eat well without feeling deprived. Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. What are your concerns? Other Inaccurate Hard to Understand Submit Show Full Recipe