No-Bake Cannabis Energy Bites

Features

• An easy recipe that is completely customizable
• Multiple different infusion options to choose from
• Tips and tricks for making the best cannabis energy bites

Why You Will Love This Recipe

When we think of edibles, we almost always think of sweet treats.

Cannabis brownies and chocolate chip cookies are the most popular here on the blog.

While they are, of course, tasty and delicious, I have so many members of my Well With Cannabis Community who are always looking for healthier options.

In this post, I will show you how to make no-bake cannabis energy bites for a simple, healthy treat that you can prep ahead of time and enjoy on the go.

This post will show you how you can use your different infusions and extractions to make the perfect, customizable treat.

Ingredient Notes

• Rolled oats: old-fashioned rolled oats work better in this recipe than quick cook oats
• Nut butter: any type of nut butter you like, such as peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter, or hemp seed butter
• Dried fruit: any kind you like
• Liquid sweetener: such as honey, maple syrup, or agave
• Seeds: such as hemp seeds or sunflower seeds
• Cannabis oil: or your choice of cannabis infusions from the alternative infusion section below
• Spices: your choice, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or pumpkin pie spice

Note: a complete list of ingredients with amounts and printable instructions is located in the recipe card below.

Step-by-Step Instructions

• Step 1 - In a large bowl, mix everything together until all of the ingredients are well incorporated.
• Step 2 - Using your hands, create 1-inch balls and roll them between your palms until they are perfectly ball-shaped.
• Step 3 - Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Learn more about how to store edibles here.

Note: complete step-by-step printable instructions are located in the recipe card below.

Alternate Infusion Options

As with all things cannabis, there are many ways to infuse something.

Below I will go through all of the various cannabis oils, infusions, and extractions you can use to make energy bites just right for you and your preferences.

It is important that you choose an option that is right for you, based on your own personal tolerance.

If you are unsure, it is best to follow the golden rule of "start low and go slow" and start with my edible dosing guide.

Cannabis Oil

My preferred way to infuse this recipe is by adding 1 tablespoon of infused cannabis oil to the mix.

The infused oil easily blends well with the rest of the ingredients, and it is something most people have on hand already.

Of course, there are so many different oils to choose from you will want to pick the one that is right for you.

Here are just a few ideas of different oils I have available here:

1. Cannabis Coconut Oil
2. Cannabis MCT Oil
3. Homemade CBD Oil
4. Homemade ABV 'Already Been Vaped' Oil
5. Homemade CBG Oil

Cannabis Concentrates

One of the easiest ways to make infused foods is with cannabis concentrates. 

These are the most convenient, easy-to-use, pre-prepared concentrated products for cannabis infusions.

Because they are concentrated, you only need to add a tiny bit to each recipe to get the experience you are looking for. 

Because you only need to add a tiny bit, cannabis concentrates will not disrupt your food's volume, texture, or flavor.

For this reason, cannabis concentrates are the perfect way to infuse these no-bake energy bites. 

Distillate Concentrates

While THC-dominant cannabis concentrates must be purchased at a recreational or medical dispensary in a legal state, CBD-dominant cannabis concentrates can be purchased from my shop here. 

Full Extract Cannabis Oil (FECO)

Full-extract cannabis oil, also known as FECO, is a concentrated, whole-plant, full-spectrum cannabis extract.

This means that all of the important plant compounds, from cannabinoids to terpenes and other plant materials, are present in the extract.

FECO is a powerful concentrated cannabis extract that interacts with our endocannabinoid system.

Simply mix your FECO with the nut or seed butter you are using.

If you are interested in making your own FECO, check out my post detailing how to make full-extract cannabis oil here.  

Decarbed Cannabis Flower 

Using decarbed cannabis flower is not everyone's favorite way to infuse, but it works.

Before incorporating straight cannabis as an ingredient in any recipe, it’s important to understand the process of decarboxylation or decarbing.

This process must occur before creating the recipe for you to experience the benefits of activated THC or CBD.

Raw cannabis flower buds contain nutrients and other amazing compounds in their fresh state, like CBDA, THCA, and terpenes. 

However, raw cannabis plants do not naturally contain large amounts of active THC or CBD, the two most popular cannabinoids. 

To experience the benefits of activated THC or CBD, cannabis must first undergo decarboxylation. 

Without decarboxylation, you will not experience the full range of activated cannabinoids such as THC or CBD.

If you've never gone through the process before, have no fear, decarbing is simple.

Bake the dried cannabis in the oven at 240° F for 40 minutes for a THC-dominant flower and 240° F for 90 minutes for a CBD-dominant flower.

If you have never decarbed before, you can get started with my beginner's guide to cannabis decarboxylation here.

After this process, you can add this decarbed flower to any recipe, such as my favorite cannabis ranch or cannabis taco seasoning.

Because each person has a different endocannabinoid system and responds to cannabis differently, it is important to add an appropriate amount for your tolerance.

This recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of ground, decarbed cannabis flower, but you can adjust this as needed to suit your needs.

Decarbed Kief

Kief is a fine, powdery substance that accumulates at the bottom of a grinder or other cannabis container.

Kief typically contains the highest concentration of resinous glands, or trichomes, that contain the cannabinoids like CBD, THC, CBG, etc.

This means that kief can be much more potent than flower or trim.

Because of this, you may be able to use less of it in this recipe, or more, depending on the effect you’re looking for.

Remember that you still need to decarb the kief just as you would traditional flower to enjoy the benefits of CBD, THC, CBG, etc.

If you've never worked with kief before, you can get my full guide to decarbing and making edibles with kief here.

What Are Energy Bites?

Energy bites are a cute, compact version of the energy bar and can be made with all the goodness of plant-based ingredients.

I love energy bites because all you have to do is mix everything and roll it in a ball, and that’s it; you have a snack prepped and ready to go.

These no-bake cannabis energy bites are naturally sweetened with dates and dried fruit and are packed with nutrition from nuts and seeds.

All of the healthy ingredients in this recipe come together to make a sweet, chewy, super nutritious, balanced snack.

The oatmeal and the chia seeds provide complex carbohydrates and dietary fiber, while the nuts and nut butter provide protein and heart-healthy fats to slow down digestion.

All these healthy ingredients work together to help to keep you fueled, full, and focused all morning long.

These energy bites are healthy enough for breakfast, a post-workout snack, and come together quickly because they require no baking or cooking.

The Formula for Customizable Energy Bites

The best part about this recipe?

With my basic formula, you can switch up your dried fruits, nuts, seeds, and nut or seed butter to make customizable bites packed with your favorite ingredients.

1 Cup of Oatmeal

For this recipe, you will want to use Old Fashioned Rolled Oats. Quick oats will not provide the same consistency. I use Bob’s Red Mill Wheat Free, Dairy Free, Gluten-Free rolled oats.

While oatmeal is naturally gluten-free, it is often cross-contaminated with gluten-containing grains during processing.

To ensure that the oats stay gluten-free, they test each batch in their quality control laboratory when they arrive from the farm and are packaged in their dedicated gluten-free facility.

*Note: a small percentage of people with Celiac disease may not tolerate even the purest oats.

½ Cup of Nut or Seed Butter

Due to convenience and cost, peanut butter is my nut butter of choice, but this recipe works with just about any type of nut butter you like.

For those allergic to peanuts, alternate nut butter may be a better option.

Options on the market today include almond butter, cashew butter, and walnut butter.

For those who may be allergic to all nuts and peanuts, butter made from seeds is a great choice.

Hemp seed butter is a popular choice that uses allergen-friendly hemp seeds to make a creamy, delicious nut-free butter.

⅓ Cup Dried Fruit

Options include, but are not limited to: dried blueberries, cherries, cranberries, figs, apricots, dates, pineapple, apricots, banana chips, and coconut flakes.

Recipe Note: be sure to chop your dried fruit, unless it is already chopped or small, like dried blueberries.

The energy balls will not hold together if the dried fruit pieces are too big.

2 Tablespoons Liquid Sweetener

Using a liquid sweetener in this recipe not only adds a sweet flavor but also contributes to the texture and consistency of the recipe.

I do not recommend swapping this for a dry sweetener like granulated sugar.

Pure maple syrup, honey, agave, or another liquid sweetener will work.

2 Tablespoons Seeds

Adding just a small amount of seeds to this recipe is an easy way to get more vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids into your diet.

Seed options include, but are not limited to: chia seeds, flax seeds, hemp seeds, sunflower seeds, or pumpkin seeds.

When using pumpkin seeds, or any other larger seed, break them down in a food processor first.

1 Tablespoon Cannabis Oil

As mentioned above, this is my preferred way to infuse these energy bites.

I've also included alternative infusion options if you don't want to infuse cannabis oil.

If you choose another option, just be sure to use 1 tablespoon of non-infused oil still to keep the consistency of these bites the same.

½ Teaspoon Spices

Spices are an excellent way to add not only delicious flavor to your energy bites but also add extra nutrition.

Warming spices work best in this recipe, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, all-spice, ground cloves, ginger, or turmeric.

Just be mindful of which spices you are using; you wouldn't want to use an entire ½ teaspoon of ground cloves - instead, you would want to opt for something milder, like pumpkin pie spice.

My Favorite Energy Bite Combinations

• Hemp Seed Butter + Dried Blueberries + Chia Seeds + Cinnamon
• Cashew Butter + Dried Tropical Fruit (pineapple, banana, coconut) + Hemp Seeds + Ground Ginger
• Sunflower Butter + Dried Cherries + Pumpkin Seeds + Pumpkin Spice

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Determine The Dosing

Want to get a more accurate guesstimate of the potency of your cannabis infusions and extractions? Try our popular edibles calculator!

Not sure what your perfect dose is? Learn more here.

My Edibles Made Easy Online Cooking Course will teach you how to easily make cannabis edibles and topical recipes at home. This step-by-step video course will teach you how to infuse, extract, and create edibles with many different product types - all from the comfort of your own home.

Learn more and enroll today →