Snack — Recipe 10 of 60
Oat & Cashew Cookie Bites
No baking, no oven, no fuss. These little cookie bites come together in 10 minutes and are the perfect guilt-free snack to keep in the fridge. Naturally sweet, chewy in the middle, slightly crunchy on the outside — and actually good for you.
Nutrients (per serving)
- Calories
- ~180kcal
- Protein
- ~6g
- Carbs
- ~22g
- Fat
- ~8g
Ingredients
What you need
- 01120g rolled oats
- 0240g split cashews, roughly chopped
- 031 tbsp black chia seeds
- 041 tbsp sunflower seeds
- 053 tbsp peanut butter or almond butter
- 062 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 071 tsp vanilla extract
- 081 pinch of salt
- 091 pinch of cinnamon
- 102–3 tbsp water as needed to bind
Instructions
How to make it
- 01
Add oats, cashews, chia seeds, sunflower seeds, salt and cinnamon into a large bowl and mix together.
- 02
Add peanut butter, honey and vanilla extract and mix well with a spoon or your hands until the mixture starts to come together.
- 03
Add water one tablespoon at a time until the mixture is moist enough to be shaped without crumbling — it should hold together when pressed but not be sticky.
- 04
Roll into small balls roughly the size of a golf ball, pressing firmly as you shape each one.
- 05
Place on a lined tray or plate and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
- 06
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days.
- 07
Makes approximately 10–12 bites depending on size.
The science
Why it's good for you
These bites are proof that healthy snacking does not require complicated ingredients or long preparation. Oats provide slow-release energy and digestive fiber that keeps hunger at bay between meals. Cashews add heart-healthy fats and iron while giving a satisfying richness. Chia seeds bring omega-3 fatty acids and act as a natural binder. Sunflower seeds contribute vitamin E and selenium for cell protection. With no refined sugar, no artificial ingredients and genuine nutritional value, these are the kind of snack you can eat without any guilt.