Monster Cookie Energy Bites 

These fun, no‑bake Monster Cookie Energy Bites combine gluten‑free oats, creamy peanut butter, sweet maple syrup, and a sprinkle of holiday candy for a colorful bite-sized snack. With just five simple base ingredients and easy optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or M&Ms, they come together in about 20 minutes and require no baking—perfect for meal prep, school lunches, or grabbing on the go. They’re also vegan and gluten‑free when made with suitable substitutions.

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats (certified gluten‑free if needed)
  
  

• 1 cup natural peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
  
  

• ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
  
  

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  
  

• ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
  
  

• 3–4 Tbsp semisweet chocolate chips (regular or mini)
  
  

• 3–4 Tbsp M&M candies or dairy‑free candy coated chocolate for vegan option
  
  
  

Directions

1. In a food processor, combine oats, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt.
   
   

2. Pulse until the mixture is smooth and starts to clump into a ball. Taste and adjust vanilla or salt if desired.
   
   

3. Remove the blade and stir in chocolate chips and candies by hand.
   
   

4. Scoop into 1‑Tbsp portions and roll into smooth balls.
   
   

5. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week—or freeze for longer.
   
   
   

Nutrients

Based on the recipe card (yield ~20 bites): per 1 bite:

• Calories: 125 kcal
  
  

• Sugar: 6.4 g
  
  

• Sodium: 25.6 mg
  
  

• Fat: 7.4 g
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 11.8 g
  
  

• Fiber: 1.8 g
  
  

• Protein: 3.9 g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 0.3 mg