Orange Coconut Energy Bites
Oats, dates, whey protein, chia, orange, and unsweetened coconut make bright no-bake bites with a chewy center and coconut coating.
By Moow Editorial ·
- Pulse oats before adding the sticky ingredients.
- Use only the orange-colored zest, avoiding bitter white pith.
At a glance
Read through the method once, then measure every ingredient before you begin.
- Yield: 4 portions (3 bites each)
- Prep time: 18 minutes, plus 30 minutes chilling
- Cook time: No cooking
The listed weights are the editor-reviewed basis for nutrition; household measures are rounded for practical cooking.
Estimated nutrition per serving
Serving basis: One nutrition serving from the editor-reviewed yield of 4 portions (3 bites each).
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Protein: 19 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fat: 6 g
- Sodium: 34 mg
Estimated from the listed ingredients and serving yield using USDA FoodData Central. Actual values vary with brands, substitutions, cooking losses, oil absorption, and portion size.
Ingredients
Measure these ingredients for the full editor-reviewed recipe yield.
- 2/3 cup (60 g) certified gluten-free rolled oats
- 4 pitted Medjool dates (80 g)
- 2 3/4 ounces (80 g) unflavored whey protein powder
- 1/4 cup (24 g) unsweetened shredded coconut, divided
- 2 tablespoons (16 g) chia seeds
- 1/4 cup (60 g) fresh orange juice plus 1 teaspoon finely grated zest
- 1/2 teaspoon (1.5 g) ground cinnamon
Directions
1. Process the oats until coarsely ground.
2. Add the dates, whey protein, chia, orange juice and zest, cinnamon, and two-thirds of the coconut; process until the mixture holds together.
3. Chill for 30 minutes, then roll with clean hands into 12 equal bites.
4. Roll in the remaining coconut and divide into four portions.
Sources
Contains milk and coconut, a tree nut under U.S. labeling rules. Use certified gluten-free oats and whey labeled for direct mixing if needed, use clean hands when shaping, and refrigerate the bites.