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These 4 ingredient, no bake, Blueberry Muffin Energy Bites are the perfect grab and go breakfast or snack. Packed with good for you super grains and seeds, these will be your new and nutritious way to start your day or tackle your afternoon to do list!
I don’t know about you guys but Daylight Savings Time is sorta, kinda kicking my butt. I fee like one day it’s 4pm and I have control of my life, and the day has gone as planned and the next thing I know it’s 7pm and I’m wondering where the whole day went and how I’m suppose to accomplish all I have left to do in the day. Anyone with me??
However, I am a fan of the sun not setting until 7pm. The kids just came in for their nightly bath and then it’s bed time “me time”. They spent the entire afternoon outside playing while I was doing Lord knows what but somehow still manage to have my entire to do list staring me in the face. Oy vey! The kids are also sleeping in later in the mornings so I have time to get things done, and make a quick breakfast. I am the queen of quick breakfasts, or no breakfast at all. I know, so bad, but it’s true. Time for 2 cups of coffee, most definitely, but that’s about it for me. Then it’s racing out the door to get the kids to school, errands, pick daughter up from preschool, lunchtime. No time for breakfast. Oh what I would give for a morning with oatmeal, topped with granola and honey, bliss….
Granola, let’s talk granola. I’m a HUGE fan! I like to put it on ice cream, in my yogurt and in my oatmeal. I’m a texture person and I love a crunchy bite. When I have the time, I like to make a delicious and more nutritious breakfast. Load up on the whole grains, fiber and nutrition to really get me fueled up for my day. What I don’t love about some granolas is the amount of crap and sugar overload in them. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love a good chocolate chip in granola but some of them are just “candy.” And then I found Quaker® Real Medleys SuperGrains Blueberry Pecan Granola and also Quaker® Real Medleys SuperGrains Cinnamon Apple Walnut Granola, at my local Wal-mart, in the cereal aisle.
Mind blown you guys and I’m not even kidding you. First off these granolas are PACKED with delicious clusters of yummy goodness, and they feature 7 super grains and seeds: whole grain oats, whole grain wheat, flaxseed, red quinoa, sunflower seeds, amaranth, & barley. Yes, all of that in one bag plus fruits and nuts; blueberries and pecans. So you’re getting all that satisfying goodness and nutrition too.
When I got home I immediately opened the Real Medleys SuperGrains Blueberry Pecan Granola and the smell wafting from the bag was intoxicating. I told you I have found my true love in granola. I grabbed a handful and then another and then another and then I remembered I was supposed to create a recipe with said granola. Now, remember I said I have little to no time to make breakfast? Insert Real Medleys SuperGrains Blueberry Pecan Granola. Now, I don’t have time to sit down and enjoy the granola as a cereal during the week, but holy moly, on the weekends, you can bet your hiney I’ll be doing just that. What I do have time for is Blueberry Muffin Energy Bites.
I have a love hate relationship with no bake bites. I love to make them because they are so delicious and nutritious (I always pack mine with chia seeds, flaxseed and whole grains) but I hate them because I always end up eating the entire recipe, seriously. No bake energy bites are supposed to be like 1 and done, right?! Oh no, not for me, before I even begin making them into balls I’ve already put down 4 “would be bites” in my mouth. So whenever I make a recipe I have to account for all the no bake goodness in my stomach.
And that was the case with these Blueberry Muffin Energy Bites. The amount of flavor that’s packed into the Real Medleys SuperGrains Blueberry Pecan Granola is unreal. Hands down the best granola I’ve ever had. I also opened the bag of Real Medleys SuperGrains Cinnamon Apple Walnut Granola and there were whole chunks of baked apple in there! I was blown away. So much flavor packed into those clusters it was a no wonder these energy bites are so damn good!
I mentioned these are no bake and only 4 ingredients, right?! Yep, they’re so easy, I know you’re going to love them. All I did was combine the Quaker® Real Medleys SuperGrains Blueberry Pecan Granola with peanut butter, real maple syrup and unsweetened coconut flakes and that’s the recipe I am featuring here. I should mention I also made energy balls out of the Cinnamon Apple Walnut Granola, minus the coconut flakes, because the Blueberry Pecan lasted .02 seconds in this house with a hungry husband and kids. My son kept running around the house asking for more energy balls! Gone, lickety split.
I quickly threw some into a container, placed them in the fridge and hide them from the rest of my family so I could pack them into small baggies the next morning and put them in the car. That way, I could have breakfast, in the car on the way to drop the kids off at school. Such an easy, pop-able breakfast and I don’t have to worry about getting crumbs all over the car. Win-win all around, folks!
Blueberry Muffin Energy Bites
Prep
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Yield 15 servings
These 4 ingredient, no bake, Blueberry Muffin Energy Bites are the perfect grab and go breakfast or snack. Packed with good for you super grains and seeds, these will be your new and nutritious way to start your day or tackle your afternoon to do list!
Ingredients
- 1 cup Quaker® Real Medleys SuperGrains Blueberry Pecan Granola
- 1/3 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 3 Tablespoons real maple syrup
Instructions
- In a food processor, place the Quaker® Real Medleys SuperGrains Blueberry Pecan Granola and pulse 10-12 times until a powder forms but there are still visual chunks. Pour into a medium bowl.
- In the medium bowl, add in peanut butter, coconut flakes and maple syrup. Stir to combine.
- Using a teaspoon, scoop out portions and roll into balls.
- Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and place in the freezer to chill for at least 30 minutes. Enjoy!
Courses Snacks
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 bite
Amount Per Serving | ||
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Calories 80 | ||
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 5 g | 8% | |
Saturated Fat 1 g | 5% | |
Sodium 28 mg | 1% | |
Total Carbohydrates 9 g | 3% | |
Dietary Fiber 1 g | 4% | |
Sugars 5 g | ||
Protein 2 g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Just look at all the whole grain goodness in those babies. Also, can you see the little seeds and flecks of barley in there? SO GOOD! And as I mentioned, this is a recipe for the Blueberry Muffin Energy Bites, also try making energy bites out of the Quaker® Real Medleys SuperGrains Cinnamon Apple Walnut, eliminating the coconut, or leave it in there, it’s up to you. Either way, they’re both delicious and they won’t be around for long. So do yourself a favor and get 2 of each bag, I’ve already had to go back to the store just so I can keep a backup in the house!
These Blueberry Muffin Energy Bites are the absolute best grab and go breakfast. They’re perfect to get a super start to your morning . If you’ve got 5 minutes, you’ve got time to make these delicious little bites of Heaven. Super simple, easy and a better for you choice that isn’t over indulging. You can feel good about the seven super grains you’re getting in these babies!
Be sure to check out Quaker® Oats page to find other ways you can jump-start your morning or mid afternoon snacking and here to find additional recipe inspiration.
You can also find Quaker® on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest where they highlight tips, tricks and inspiration to keep your family going with the whole grain goodness of oats!
Enjoy and if you make this recipe, please share a photo on social media and hashtag it #strawberryblondiekitchen I love to see what you cook up!
karyn says
HI .. What a brilliant idea and only four ingredients.. I love Blueberry .. This would make a great Morning breakfast 😉
Megan Marlowe says
Thank you! They’re delicious and SO easy to make! They’re no excuse not to make and enjoy breakfast! ?
Carolyn West says
Pretty sure these babies wouldn’t last very long in my house. Great idea for grabbing on the way to school. #client
Megan Marlowe says
I wish they’d have lasted longer in my house! No worries though, I stocked up on the Granola and stashed some extra bites in the freezer! 😉
Cindy (Vegetarian Mamma) says
We are snackers at my house, so this would be a great option for us. They sound delish!
Megan Marlowe says
Thank you! We’re BIG snackers too! Can’t keep enough in my house for my growing children!
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says
I am working on getting fitter so these are exactly the sort of bite I need to keep up my energy
Megan Marlowe says
Yes, they’re perfect for on the go snacking and great for a post workout!
Amanda | Chew Town says
No bake energy bites are the BEST! Like you though… they never last very long and I’m nowhere near as disciplined as I should be with them. Glad you’ve found a much healthier pre-bought granola mix. I always cringe when I read the back of most packets.
Megan Marlowe says
Me too! The stats on some of them are outta this World-yikes! I wish I had self control with these babies! Eh oh well, they’re made with good for you stuff, so it’s ok, right?! 😉
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
You’re right, it’s so hard to find a good granola that isn’t just like candy. I will look for this brand. Your bites look excellent, and I know what you mean about them being tempting.
Megan Marlowe says
I agree. Locate this granola and stock up, it’s SO good and so much better for you!
Kristen Chidsey says
Megan, These are the perfect little bites to satisfy muffin cravings. I love this new medley granola~
Megan Marlowe says
The granola is SO good and these little bites are perfection!
Kristina says
I was in Hawaii during Daylight Savings, and they don’t participate! so… the three hour time difference when we landed was brutal! 😉
I totally need to make these, I love the idea of using granola!
Megan Marlowe says
Oh no, how awful! Daylight savings is a beast anyways but on a trip, yuck!
traditionallymodernfood says
Super quick recipe like this are soemthing i always look for. just 4 ingredients for the bites, that is one mroe plus. i can imagine the flavours of grnaola with coconut
Stephanie@ApplesforCJ says
I really need to get into making some energy bites. I’ve been seeing a lot of recipes for them lately. It just seems like the perfect solution for snacking. Love that these only require a couple ingredients. Hey and I’m with you on the coffee thing 🙂
Uma says
I like short listed recipe:) This looks neat and cute:)
Amy Katz f says
I haven’t seen this at my store yet. I’ll have to take a closer look. Your energy bites look so delicious!
Adriana Lopez Martn says
Easy to make and a lovely idea for a snacks or to serve as a dessert too. You always have such great ideas. Love your site =)
Veena Azmanov says
Oh this would make an amazing snack for the kids. I love nibbling on during the afternoon so this would be perfect for me too!
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says
What a great recipe!! And easy too. There is no excuse for not having something decent to nibble on. I’m pinning and making this ASAP. Happy Weekend.
ManilaSpoon says
Love that there are only a few ingredients in these energy bites yet they pack a lot of flavor. I can see myself enjoying these for breakfast or as yummy snacks!
by says
I’m so with you on the daylight savings time issue. It’s been weeks and I’m still trying to adjust. I’m not sure why it takes me so long; I guess my body doesn’t react well to change. Loving thee Blueberry Muffin Energy Bites – gorgeous – maybe that’s what I need to get me through the day. 🙂
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says
These are the perfect little afternoon pick me up. Great for mornings on the run too. I love blueberry everything so this is a win for me.
Sara @ Modern Little Victories says
I love the idea of using granola in energy bites like this! they are already so easy to make but this takes that to a whole new level. And blueberry muffin is my favorite flavor for anything so these have got to be good!
Lori Vachon says
I’m definitely making these for my 9 yr old daughter I think she’d love them. Perfect for her mid-morning snack at school,
swathi says
These are delicious blueberry muffins energy bites. i need few of them everyday as struggling with two little kids make me worn out in second.
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
I really need to start snacking healthy and the day light savings does not help. Healthy snacking cannot get easier than this 4 ingredients recipe. Need to try the Quaker granola that you have used.
Ashley - Forking Up says
I’ve seen a lot of energy bite recipes lately, and it’s making me want to try some! I’ve been exercising more, so it’d be a good pre-workout snack.
soniya Saluja says
Yum! I can’t wait to try these. I could use some energy lately 🙂
Natalie says
1 and done? Yeah right! hahah I’m the worst… I eat mixture with the spoon while I’m making balls. LOL so I TOTALLY get you. 😉 I never tried making energy bites with granola. Now you got me interested. I love making energy bites for my family (khmm read:myself), so I’ll be trying this recipe very soon. These looks like perfect spring snack.
Molly Kumar says
Love energy balls and these with blueberry looks so yumm. You recipe is so easy to make and would make a perfect in-between meal snack too.
lalaine says
I like stocking up on Cliff bars as a midday pick me uppers but they can be horribly expensive. Have to try making these blueberry energy bites, they look amazing and my kind of flavors. Thanks for sharing.