There is something magical about a morning cup of coffee.
Not just any cup, a morning cup. The cup that allows for relaxation with the paper, the internet, a book, or with a friend. The cup that allows last nights dinner to be safely excreted from your body. The cup that gives that morning pick me up after a long night of work, school, or llama wrangling.
While I love coffee in its more common form of a liquid, the beans and grounds are becoming a quick favorite of mine when it comes to baking. I made my basura cookies last week, and they didn’t stand a chance lasting more than 2 days. The coffee grounds in these cookies really stole the show. Here’s another favorite with the addition of some coffee grounds.
Energy bites SHOULD have coffee grounds in them, don’t you think?
Coffee Ground No Bake Energy Bites
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry whole grain oatmeal
- 1/2 cup ground flaxseed
- 1.5 tblsp fresh ground “unused” coffee beans *
- 1/2 cup creamy almond butter *
- 1/4 cup of honey
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
*Notes: Peanut butter also works in place of the almond butter, however both MUST be creamy, and preferably store bought jars. While I love my self ground nut butters, they are much too dry for this recipe. When I say coffee grounds I mean take fresh beans, grind them, and use those grounds in the recipe. DO NOT brew them, and make sure your coffee is FRESH, old coffee will result in minimal coffee flavor. Also, the finer the grind of your coffee beans, the better the texture will be. If your coffee is too coarse you risk developing a cat like sandpaper tongue.
Directions
Stir your oatmeal, flaxseed, and coffee granules together in a medium bowl until thoroughly mixed, then add your almond butter, honey, and vanilla. Once well combined fold in your chocolate chips and cranberries. Stir well! Let chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes. Once chilled, roll into balls of whatever size you would like, I usually make 10-12 balls. Store in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 1 week…if they last that long!
Can you see the coffee?
These are some of the best balls I’ve made yet. The addition of fruit, chocolate and coffee made for a flavor explosion. They won’t last a week.
These pair perfectly with..guess what..a cup of coffee!
Q: Do you like coffee? If you don’t drink it, do you like anything else coffee related? Think CHOCOLATE covered coffee beans!
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foods for the soul
I’ve never actually tried drinking coffee! I never liked the coffe lollipops or coffee jelly beans; I gave them all to my dad… What blend would you recommend for a coffee newcomer like me?
Brittany
No no no the coffee candy is shit!! Do not let that be your judge factor!! I drink my coffee black to really get the flavor!! I love Starbucks Pike Roast, Starbucks Blonde Roast (a bit lighter flavor), Peets Major Dickinson, Paul Newmans, right now I am drinking Starbucks Christmas blend!! Head into Starbucks sometime and just try a small one of your choice! If you hate it, then now you know! You may just like it though! I haven’t tried many blends I didn’t enjoy.
foods for the soul
I’m a bit intimidate to go by myself to order coffee because there are so many different blends to choose from! It’s like chocolate: there’s milk, bittersweet, and so many types of dark (68%, 72%, 85%, or 99% for the hardcore fans). Maybe I’ll go with the Blonde Roast first… Although I think my dad loves the Major Dickinson from Peet’s too. Ahh decisions!!!
beanieb
Hey! Thanks for checking out my new blog & product! Beanies Java Jelly is soon to be in WholeFoods in Michigan, using their coffee beans! I’m very excited as it’ll been a long process to get this far. Thanks for visiting Brittany! I’ll have to try your coffee bites!
Amalia
As a barista (from Starbucks no less) I would recommend the blonde roast for a first timer! Put some milk (or soy milk/almond milk if you’re non-dairy) in it and enjoy! Brew carefully, because the way you brew it can have an effect on the overall taste. Enjoy!
foods for the soul
Thanks for the advice! I don’t have a coffee maker though; is it possible to make decent coffee without one?
Amalia
Yes! I only use a French Press. They’re relatively inexpensive. I use 4 tablespoons of coffee ground for French Press (your baristas at Starbucks can grind it for you) then fill it up with slightly less than boiling water (leave the kettle for 30 sec – 1 min after it finishes). Let it steep for 4-5 minutes and then push down on the press. Voila! Coffee 🙂 the cheap and inexpensive way!
foods for the soul
I had no idea! My dad always had the stereotypical coffee maker sitting on the countertop, although it recently died and he upgraded to something extremely nice and spiffy… But I don’t have the counter space or money to do the same!
Amalia
Exactly! I actually hate drip coffee makers (or they hate me). Regardless, we don’t get along! I can’t make coffee to save my life on those. But a good French Press (you want one that will keep the coffee warm for a while, because they don’t have the hot-plate feature of a coffee maker) plus a little coffee can have you drinking your morning joe for under 50$!
foods for the soul
That’s really cool! Thanks for all of your advice; it’s really helpful. I don’t feel quite so intimidated any more! :]
Amalia
No problem! I’m happy to help! It is such an intimidating thing at first I totally understand — remember you can always adjust quantity of coffee to quantity of hot water to get your desired flavour! I hope everything goes well!
foods for the soul
It’s so much easier to stick a tea bag in hot water and wait for a few minutes… But I’ll try to find the patience and courage to try coffee soon! :] Thanks again!
Brittany
Do you have a french press? Or a tea press? I use that a lot too. Or possibly even one of those things that are used to steep tea without a tea bag. Amalia might have a better suggestion!
Semtia
My boyfriend is a coffee drinker! and he loves it iced most of the time. He got a french press from a friend and decided to research and if you want cold coffee he puts the coffee grounds in and just uses cold water. he puts the grounds in the fridge overnight and then when he wants to drink it in the morning he presses the grounds down. he loves it!!
Lila
Organic coffee isn’t standard Starbucks fare, although some carry a few bean types. With all the pesticides, well, get organic for first time and always. There are some delicious organic light coffees out of Mexico – Whole foods has them. Delish with this recipe! Yom yom.
E. Denise Billups
Yum. I’m making those coffee bites tomorrow. Look scrumptious!!
Brittany
They are addictive.
Sara
Coffee balls! How very interesting! We are definitely a coffee-drinking household – husband just can’t get by without his 2 cups in the morning. I can usually manage with one. I’m going to have to give these balls a try though – they sound so intriguing!
Alex @ Cookie Dough Katzen
I like coffee drinks from Starbucks (loaded with sugar of course!) and coffee ice cream but I don’t like it black so I’m not a coffee drinker except for on special occasions. Love the energy bites!
Brittany
Mmmmm I love it black. That’s the only way I will drink it! I do love me some coffee ice cream though, how could I forget that one!
Alex @ therunwithin
oh gosh I adore my coffee so how can this not be a win?
myhighonlife
You’re really killing me with all these delicious things I want to eat!
My morning coffee is the most important part of my day. I wish I could get my arse out of bed 15 min earlier so I could enjoy it over the morning news or some blog readings…instead I drink it while I rush out the door to work.
Emily
I freaking love coffee. I have this thing of instant coffee that I had in my “hurricane supply kit” and now that the storm season is long past over I’ve been meaning to use it up in smoothies and stuff. Thanks for reminding me! Next time I make granola I’m definitely throwing in a few scoops
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
I can’t even tell you how many times coffee has saved my butt after an epic night of gypsy wrangling. Phew. All hail the bean! But seriously, adding coffee to energy bites is an amazing idea. And with chocolate and fruit? Oh man I’d be in heaven.
pickyrunner
I actually really dislike coffee but I drink enough hot chocolate to sink a ship so I guess that more than makes up for it haha
Megan
I don’t do the whole coffee thing on the regular. If I drink coffee it needs to be loaded with almond milk and honey and at that point its just not really coffee any more… I do LOVE chocolate covered coffee beans though! MMMM
Holly @ My Plant-Based Family
I LOVE coffee! I got a Keurig for Christmas and enjoy it so much more. I use sugar and coconut milk creamer. I get cranky if I don’t get to relax for a little while with my morning coffee. It just makes the day better. I don’t need coffee, I need that time with coffee though. There is just something about holding a warm mug in my hand and slow sipping away that takes me to a happy place.
Brittany
YES, you described it perfectly. I don’t need coffee either, but NEED that time with coffee. Perfect way to put it!
jessiebearwhat
I’m so down for any recipe that has coffee in it… addicted!
Rachel Elizabeth
I’m actually the odd ball of my family because I don’t like coffee.. meanwhile they go through it like crazy lol coffee this coffee that… I should pass this recipe along to my sister 🙂
di @ life of di.
I LOVE this post. I agree – there is something so magical about my morning cup of coffee. I go to bed every night looking forward to the next morning so that I can wake up and relax with my morning cup.
Another thing I love to do is to visit a coffee house while it’s still dark in the morning (around 645-7AM.) The first pots of coffee are brewing and the scent of fresh baked goods are in the air – Ah! Perfection.
TorontoRunner
I definitely appreciate coffee for what it does to me when I’m suuuuper sleepy..but I don’t actually enjoy the taste(oooops)..but, I am in LOVE with coffeecrisp chocolate bar..that’s close enough, right?!
Hannah @ Dispatches from the Gypsy Roller
HUGE fan of coffee here – I’m not human in the morning until I get a large cup of coffee in me. Your energy bites look delicious 🙂
spectacuLAUR
Coffee is my life. I love my morning cup of coffee while watching Regis and Kelly. I know exactly what you mean by the MORNING cup of coffee. I never put coffee granules into anything but I think you’re making me want to try it. Yeap, you are. I’m trying it 🙂
kaityscooking
i have a obsession with coffee.. these are amazing its like all of my favorite stuff packed into a ball! lol .. I got hooked onto DD pumpkin coffee this year and my wallet hates me for it! But i lay in bed at night and get excited about going to get it in the am.. haha im soooo cool
Athina
Yay! Coffee “addict” all the way! Nothing like the feeling I got with a cup of steaming coffee in hand out on our little balcony, in the early chilly morning hours before I got ready for work…
An Unrefined Vegan
You kill me, girl. I’m an afternoon coffee (latte) person but I appreciate your morning coffee reasoning.
Amalia
I’m so making these bites. I love my coffee, but you know that already!
Alisha's Appetite
Okay this is SO weird, I was just searching for a recipe for using coffee grounds and chocolate and didn’t find anything that required less than a stick of butter so I kind of stopped looking. And THEN I CAME HERE! fate? I think so!! Yum!
Jade
You are right, morning coffee is my favorite. Just celebrating the day before life gets out of hand! Um you should ship me a package of those ball! (that is something I have never said before)
Luv What You Do
Those bites look so good! i love making a batch or 2 to snack on during the week. We don’t have any coffee at our house so I”ll have to borrow some from my mom : )
P
Black coffee is certainly not for me, but with milk and packet of stevia, coffee makes a great addition to my morning!
Erin Runs
Coffee + cream + truvia= best start to a morning. I used to only drink soda, but my new years resolution for 2012 was to cut back on soda and force myself to like coffee. After a couple of months, I am finally hooked!
lizzyj1305
I LOVE coffee…living in Seattle turned me into a coffee fein. I’m picky and like it black & bold 🙂
I haven’t tried making energy bites before, but they look delish, I’m writing down this recipe right now!
I hope you had a great week, and enjoy your CHIA gel this weekend!!
xoxo!
Khushboo Thadani
Is it ironic that I am sipping on some java as I read this? I LOVE my coffee and since I started drinking it without sugar/sweetener, I feel that much more of a legit coffee drinker haha…I can’t believe I just admitted that! Seriously though, I try to limit myself to one cup in the morning & 1 in the evening and both make my day on a daily basis- yum! That all being said, it’s probably no surprise I am all over those balls (no TWSS jokes please ;))!
Brittany
Ohh my gosh HOW LAME AM I, I had to GOOGLE TWSS!! HAHA DUHHH Brittany. Now I know. You are safe, I don’t make those jokes often haha.
jessielovestorun
I’m not a huge coffee lover, but this is quite a recipe. I’ve never heard of one like it before. 🙂
Rach @ This Italian Family
These sound really good! I love the taste of coffee, but unfortunately I can’t have caffeine so if I made these, I’d have to use decaf coffee. I’m sure they would still be delicious like that though! 🙂
Brittany @ DulceVie
I am a tea drinker, but I love the smell of coffee… does that count?!
Brittany
Yes of course that counts!! Reminds me of those Folgers commercials when the smell wakes everyone up haha.
moderngirlnutrition
I don’t drink coffee regularly, but love it! Especially in cookies, ice cream, etc:)
Amanda Embry
Yes, the morning cup of coffee is something special! That first whiff, and then the taste…none of the subsequent cups can measure up. I do like chocolate covered expresso beans. But who thought up iced coffee drinks? Cold coffee is never a good idea.
Amy
Why has it taken me this long to read your blog??? Ah! Britta told me about it and I’m glad I finally checked it out 🙂 and I totally agree about the morning cup of coffee! Britta and I grab one a couple days a week after our run and it the best part of my day for sure!! Can’t wait to keep reading your blog!
Britta
Wooohoo! yeah we do! 😀
B
I’m not a coffee person but I do enjoy a good Mocha or Frapp!
HollieisFueledByLOLZ
This is absolutely brilliant. #coffeeaday material.
The Healthy Flavor
Holy moly those look delicious! I make similar balls, but the addition of coffee….AWESOME!!!
Picky Nicky
I love coffee but I’ve been drinking more tea recently too 🙂
kale
yummy!! i definitely think the better quality the bean the better quality the baked use of it will be. a lot of recipes call for “instant coffee” and there are some good ones, but there are a loooooooooot of nasty ones! if you wouldn’t drink it, i say don’t eat it!
a good cup of a coffee is one of life’s little luxuries. that and a glass of red wine (although I know you’re not AS into that kind of thing. starting though, right..?) 🙂
i love coffee ice cream, coffee cupcakes, and yes Britt, chocolate covered coffee beans!!
laurasmess
This is a fantastic idea Brittany! I love my morning coffee but sometimes don’t have time to make one before running out the door. Now I can have a nutritious breakfast and my morning coffee all in one! Brilliant!
Britta
Oh, Coffee.. everything you said in the first 2-3 sentences sums up my love for it. That’s what I am doing right now actually. Sipping a cup of joe, reading (blogs, news, etc.), and loving every second 🙂 And those energy bites look so good.. but I say that with everything that comes out of your kitchen! Delicious.
Life After Swimming
My coach used to give us chocolate covered beans before big meets that started at like 6 am. So tasty! I never liked to drink coffee until last year and now I’m obsessed.
LivingnLearningbyAmy
I really really wished I liked coffee because it’s a lower calorie alternative caffeine source AND they have all those fun flavored creamers and stuff. But nope, not a coffee (anything) lover here. 😦
Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets
Darn it. I made energy bars yesterday and I wish I had seen this first. I love that morning cup of coffee and I make a flourless chocolate espresso cake that is to die for.
Angela @ Health's Angel
I’m a tea person. No coffee drinking for me…however I loveee coffee-flavored things, chocolate covered espresso beans and the like, so I think I’d like those energy bites!
Lisa Horvath
Those look amazing. Right up my alley!
Matt @ The Athlete's Plate
I ❤ coffee! I have some every morning 🙂
Rebecca@RunningFoodBaby
I love coffee 🙂 Not having a cup in the AM is just plain wrong!
GiGi Eats Celebrities
COFFFFFEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! Yeah, I definitely DO NOT need any caffeine!!!!! People already think I am on hard core CRACK!! And OMG if only you saw me yesterday at… DISNEYLAND!!! Minnie Mouse, Woody and Buzz Light Year CERTAINLY got their eyes full!!!!! Oh but guess what, I made a few RIDICULOUS VIDEOS and I may just post them for SHEEZEEE and GIGGLES! 🙂 Perhaps it will entice you to get your booty on back here so we can drive around in CARS!!!
Brittany
Did you know that I have an unhealthy sexual crush on Buzz Lightyear?? He is my jam. Please post those videos..PLEASE!
GiGi Eats Celebrities
Oh my Disney post is coming, DONT YOU WORRY! 😉 And shit, if only I knew about your crush… I would have told BUZZ… I myself like Woody, I mean… his name says why! 😉
katalysthealth
YES!! I love coffee everything. The flavor, the smells, the texture. ALL OF IT!! Love the idea of adding it to these little creations too, I will have to remember that next time Im whipping up a batch of mine!
thoughtsappear
I love the way coffee smells, but I just can’t seem to get past the taste. I probably need to add more sugar…and chocolate. I bet I could handle these bites though!
Lilly Sue
I am definitely going to make these! These sound great! Thanks!
moderngirlnutrition
Agreed- Pinterest is the best!! I loved reading this:)
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bakingbrewing
Oh muh gawd, this is fantastic! Every morning I brew a cup from my Keurig (obsessed) and watch the news while I get ready for the day. By like 11 or 12 I always wish I had a second cup- these energy bites would be such a perfect little pick-me-up! Must. Try. Soon. Soooon. SOOOOON.
amy
Are these uncooked?
Brittany
Yup! They’re no bake, super easy to make.
Leesa D
Mmmm just finished my cup of coffee and now I might have to get up and make these!
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Erin Salisbury
Made these yesterday and they are, in fact, the bomb!! LOVE them and how easy they are! Just hard not to eat them all!! Thanks for a great recipe!
Brittany
Thank you for sharing your success Erin!
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Kellie Fletcher
Hi there… I can’t wait to make these obvious little morsels of heaven but I have a question… I know the recipe states “fresh coffee grounds” but at the risk of sounding stupid, do you mean freshly brewed coffee grounds or dry ground coffee?
Thanks!! ☕️
Brittany
Fabulous question! Definitely DRY grounds. Enjoy!
Susie
“Coffee grounds” are typically defined as “the dregs remaining after brewing coffee.” Might the recipe be re-worded, perhaps, to say freshly ground coffee or coffee granules or maybe even add the word un-brewed? “Fresh” isn’t enough to signify uncooked. I thought it was odd that out of all these comments only a couple people seem to have made them. Perhaps that’s why? I’m going to make them now but am certainly glad I didn’t use “fresh coffee grounds” as called for!
Brittany
Thanks for the tip Susie, I updated the wording to hopefully make more sense! I hope you enjoy these as much as I do.
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Storme Haven
Can I use raisins instead of dried cranberries? And does it matter what kind of chocolate chips I use, or the brand? I’m thinking of selling these to pay for a school trip, but I want to iron out all the kinks before I try.
Brittany
You could definitely use raisins, or sometimes I even leave the crasins out all together and just add more chocolate chips! As for the type of chocolate chips just use your favorite. I use semi sweet or dark chocolate chips because I don’t eat dairy! They have a better flavor than milk chocolate anayway! 🙂 I’d love to hear how they turn out for you!
Storme Haven
I just made them, and they turned out pretty good! I didn’t have any chocolate chips, so I just used raisins. My brother said they were good, but he’ll eat anything. I’m thinking of giving out a couple in individual little bags to some friends, to see how they would like it.
Brittany
The chocolate chips are really what balance the coffee and nut butter flavor for these!! You can get by without them, but they do make the recipe complete! I would definitely try them again with the chocolate if you can. 🙂 Glad your first batch turned out OK!
Lynn
I’m not sure what you mean by coffee granules. Do you mean ground coffee beans or instant coffee?
Brittany
Beans! I just changed the wording after another reader stated confusion, will change again. Thank you!
Linda
Love coffee and oh!!!!!!chocolate covered coffee beans!!!!! coffee ice-cream……. Anyway, first time visiting your page and am going to bookmark it. Definitely definitely going to make those coffee balls
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Lila
Organic coffee isn’t standard Starbucks fare, although some carry a few bean types. With all the pesticides, well, get organic for first time and always. There are some delicious organic light coffees out of Mexico – Whole foods has them. Delish with this recipe! Yom yom.
Brittany
Hi Lila, thank you for your comment. You are correct about Starbucks not having “certified” organic beans as a standard (aside from a few like you said), but they have developed their own practices designed towards ensuring quality coffee with minimal pesticides. The beans Starbucks purchases are also arabica beans, which are grown at a higher elevation where many pests do not live, resulting again in minimal pesticides. In order for all of Starbucks beans to be certified organic, outside parties would need to be involved which would take a lot of time away from the farmers that rely on Starbucks purchasing their beans for income. I would love for more of their beans to be certified for my own peace of mind, but for now I’m OK supporting the company and their choices. When given the option, I’ll always choose organic. 🙂
If you would like to read more about Starbucks beans, check out this page:
http://www.starbucks.com/responsibility/sourcing/coffee
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dweezer19
Stellar recipe. I can’t wait to try it!
Feast Wisely
What a great idea – I currently have a bunch of coffee beans and flaxseeds that scream “use me” every time I open the pantry – I may make some slight change but this base recipe is fantastic. Thank you!
Heather
Those look amaze ballzs! Can’t wait to try them!
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Dr. Anne M. Thiel
This may be the most perfect recipe – most of my favorite things to eat. Can’t wait to check out more of your blog.
esspressotrips
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Yes! I would have to agree. There is something magical about that morning cup of coffee:-)
esspressotrips
I will definetly try this recipe! Thanks for sharing……
Pamplemousse
Wow those look divine!! I often make raw energy balls and bites but never put coffee in them because I share most of my food with my kids, but I might just have to make these for just me and my husband!!
PlantBasedArab
They look perfect!! Will definitely try them 🙂
Claudette McDermott
I meet with friends, the CGGs Coffee Group Girls, and I’m hosting soon. I’ll try these, they seem to be a perfect addition to our Coffee Chatter 🙂 THANKS!
kbandaruk
Wow, how cool. I’ll have to try; I never thought about crushing the beans and eating them. Nice!
Make Money
Mmm these look great, I love almond butter for starters. I used to enjoy chocolate covered coffee beans until some jerk told me that they cause cellulite, no idea about the science behind it but I stopped eating them… Shame really!
Brittany
I’m no scientist, or nutritionist (yet), but I’m going to say that isn’t a true statement. Total hogwash if you ask me.
Laura Macaulay
These sound like perfection!!! Might just go whip some up right now 🙂 Thanks for the awesome recipe!
Alicia York-Bird
These sound delicious! Even though I also used to work at a Bux, AND I went through 2 years of pastry school, I never thought of using my pound-a-week of free coffee in any of my recipes.
When/if I get the chamce, I’ll make your recipe and post a review with a linkback. I’m pretty pumped about trying these now; thanks very much for the recipe!
Brittany
Let me know what you think, I have a hard time eating just one!
Julie
I agree about the magical cup of morning coffee and I was just thinking about it too as I am drinking a cup of coffee on a Saturday morning. I don’t think it’s just for any morning, but the for the mornings where you don’t have to go to work today and relax from a long night of cooking turkey and preparing pie for tonight’s friendsgiving.
quirkywritingcorner
I love this recipe. My husband is on different medications now since his heart attack. Three of them make him tired or sleepy. He has to cut back on his coffee, which is not easy when you’re a coffaholic like him. Maybe these will give him a little boost.
dave w
you had me at no-bake
ouam2014
I am so happy you liked my blog post! I’m freaking in love with ur blog!! I have pin a ton of things already! Can’t wait to try these, thanks!
Brittany
Aww, thank you!! I hope you enjoy these as much as I do!
Tiffany
Looks really good! 🙂 I could use the energy I am sure!
Much love!
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hgaillet
Oh my goodness! YUM! I am not a huge coffee drinker so this may be the perfect alternative. Thanks for sharing, I can’t wait to try these.
Maja Horvat
My blood type is coffee, girl! 😉
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Random Karinny
These sound amazing. I would need to be careful not to eat too many at once and end up bouncing off the walls.
Stef
These look fantastic! I imagine they go down pretty darn easy; they could be problematic for me… 🙂
Ookami Taki
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Oh. My. Goodness. Er…. all THIS goodness! These are definitely on the menu from now on!
Artimise
I’m definitely going to try this when we’re done with our fast! Maybe it will finally get hubby into coffee instead of those abominable Monster drinks!
andreaneln
Amazing recipe !! I bring them on my rides all the time and none of my friends can get enough of them. Thanks for sharing !
Brittany
Thank you for sharing! So glad you enjoy them!
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Laura
OH MY GOD!!! How have I just found this now??! Can’t wait to make them =)
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Kellybean
This recipe looks amazeballs! (Sorry, I had to!)
Super healthy looking too. Especially if the chocolate chips are dark.
mikeytbull
Genius idea! Put the grounds right in there – why didn’t I think of that?! Doh!
M.
Kelly
These look amazing! I have got to try these. Thanks for sharing!!
quietwalkblog
The recipe sounds delicious!
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Kristel
Wow! I defintely need this is my life! I love your blog :D!
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Searching For Ironman
These sound and look divine, I’ll definitely be trying them! I love my coffee (self confessed coffee snob) especially that first cup in the morning, like you said. I stumble to the coffee machine in the mornings and only wake up properly after the first cup. Thanks for sharing this recipe! Christina
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Lena Pietri
these look amazing, can’t wait to try them
FatSlowTri
How would these hold up in the heat, say in the back of a bike jersey? Any one try that yet?
Brittany
I’ve had them mashed into my pockets before, had them sitting in a hot summer car, and they held up great! It all depends on the nut butter you use and sticking to the recipe. Also making sure you take the time to roll the balls into compact pieces!
FatSlowTri
Outstanding … gonna try it …
FatSlowTri
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These look really good, so wondering how they’d hold up in that back of a bike jersey. Must look into this.
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gardeden
Mmmmm…. love my morning cuppa too! As long as it is strong, organic and most especially, Fair Trade! 🙂 Thanks for liking my blog post, Suz’s Special “Hot ‘n Spicy” Fried Rice (Vegan/Vegetarian/Organic/Gluten-Free/Healthy)… cheers, Suz.
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rosebuddmama
Wow these look fantastic! I’m going to have to try them!
thesweetadventurer
Oh man, so glad you liked one of my posts because these look delicious and am so happy to have discovered this recipe. May have to make them for my next backpacking trip!
anjshaw
These look awesome. Thank you!
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Chrissy
Is dried whole grain oatmeal the same thing as rolled oats?
Brittany
Yeah! 🙂
Chrissy
Thanks for your quick reply. I can not wait to try these!!!
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joanfrankham
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I am looking forward to trying these energy bites.
Nikki@will run for pizza
I have been on a protein ball KICK lately! And I can’t believe I haven’t seen this recipe of yours! These are getting made this weekend! I CAN’T WAAAAAIIIITTTTT!!!!!!!!
alittlebitoflaura
Hey Britt!! Thanks for the like 🙂
These sound SO SO GOOD. I am a huge coffee fan. I can’t wait to try these out!
Awesome blog!
amanpan
I love coffee – I mean I really love coffee!!!!! Your coffee energy bites sound yummy. I am going to try this.
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Ryan Knight
Holy mashed potatoes! I need to try making these!
Brett Ann Stanciu
Hey, thanks for visiting my site so I could find you! Coffee? Yes! Delicious!
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Deena
OMG these sound delicious! Must try… as soon as I buy some coffee and a grinder. 🙂 Or grind my own at whole foods!
Brittany
You won’t regret it. 🙂
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Dewey
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I am excited to make these and them to my mid-morning snack menu.
Charra
I have a batch of these chilling in the fridge right now. I had to do some work to figure out the nutrition facts for these and they sure do pack a punch. I will try to make my balls really small and have one as a snack. Have you thought about incorporating nutrition facts with your recipes?
Brittany
While I know some people enjoy knowing the stats on food, I don’t find that to be beneficial. As long as something is made from whole foods (I’ve since cut down the sugar added to these and don’t make them all the time-they’re more of a treat) I find that eating intuitively works best for me. If something makes me feel good I eat it and vice versa. I hope you enjoy them regardless and thanks for giving them a try! 🙂
Vivian
Hi Charra, could you please share the nutrition facts for these? I have just made these and was wondering about that. Need some serious self control to stop myself from eating too many at once!
Beatriz McKee
I just made these with a couple of substitutions. 1) I used tart dried cherries instead of cranberries and 2) instant espresso instead of ground coffee and they are great! Thanks for the recipe!
Brittany
Glad you liked them, great subs!
Gilly
Hello!
If I wanted to make this with kids, is there a substitute for the coffee I can try? Or would it still work with out it at all?
Thanks!
Brittany
They absolutely work without coffee! They’re just as tasty.
Gilly
Great! Thank you so much 🙂
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@fitone
These look delicious. Can’t wait to try!
Brittany
Yay! I hope you enjoy!
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Joyce Greene
I put a spoonful of coffee into my peanut butter / banana / ground raw cacao / spinach smoothies and it’s scrumptious.
Brittany
Sounds awesome!!
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Jeff
This is a must try for me thanks Brittany!
Brittany
You’re welcome! I hope you enjoy.
Christine Ries
How many calories are in these bad boys? And how many is in a serving? 1, I assume?
Brittany
I don’t calorie/serving count my recipes, but if you punch the ingredients into something like My Fitness Pal it will break it down for you. They aren’t low calorie, but a much better snack than potato chips.
Jamie Cosgrove
Do you measure the coffee before or after you grind it? And are there any other fruit suggestions that might work? I’m not a big fan of cranberries.
Absolutely love coffee. Don’t like coffee candy. Haven’t had much luck with coffee ice cream.
Brittany
Excellent question, AFTER you grind it. Any dried fruit will work, raisins, dates, blueberries, cherries. 🙂
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Echo_Outdoors
I love everything coffee flavored, except coffee! Whenever something candy wise is offered coffee flavored, I take it. I never actually fully tried coffee drink until today. I put some grounds into a cup, added water, sat it by three campfire until it started to bubble and then I took it off and let it sit a bit. By the time I came to drink it, it was disgusting… I love dark chocolate 70-100% and 100% coffee sucks! I added some honey and cinnamon, it didn’t do the trick, then I added half and half until it looked like a cappuccino from Starbucks (at least what I see on the shelf at Walmart) then I tried and it was better. Now it’s in the fridge to chill and I’ll see how I like it….. and that’s why I came here, to make something I could eat in coffee form. I’m going to try this the moment I get the chance and will probably add more coffee than listed to get the full energy boost I want. I love PB and eat it everyday, so this is perfect for me. I don’t have fresh coffee or even fresh ground, I just have a store bought can of it, not sure what it is other than original lol and if I come to like black coffee I’ll carry unroasted beans with me on camps so I can get the fresh experience. Thanks!
Brittany
If you lived in my neck of the woods I’d make us cups of coffee until you found one you enjoyed! Making coffee is an art and there is also science to it! I don’t blame you though, I’m not a fan of wine or beer and am convinced I just haven’t found the right one. Either way I think you’ll love these bites, they are fantastic! Let me know how they turn out for you. 😊
Maria E
Great recipe, thanks! I’ve just done a second batch for snacks at work this week. To keep them together and make sure they don’t cry le if warm-I dipped in 85% melted chocolate and sprinkled some extra coffee on top for a double kick. Love love love them!
Brittany
OHHH that’s awesome! Great addition. 👏🏻
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The Skinny Fat Girl
these look awesome! im going to have to try!
Brittany
I hope you enjoy! ❤️
Jack C
Hi Brittany, hey, thanks for the like. I just bought a new percolator and that aroma fills my apartment in the morning. I like to start my morning with my bible and a hot cup of coffee. In the late afternoon when I’m relaxing, I drop in a chocolate mint. hmmm hmmmm.
Brittany
That sounds lovely! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
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JustAGirlAndABike
WOW – these would be GREAT as a cycling snack or pre workout boost 🙂 They look delicious!
Brittany
Yes they’re sooo great for cycling. Easy to pack!
Sandra@Just Regular Folks Wandering
Looks delicious. I could use a little bag of these in my backpack. Love your kitty- I think we had his/her twin! Thanks for stopping by my blog.
Brittany
Awww black cats unite!
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jodierichelle
Lord, I have used a drip coffee maker my whole life & had no idea I had a choice in the matter. I must try this French Press. Perhaps, then, we will not have to drink “swill” as my husband calls it.
Brittany
Oh my goodness, so many other brewing methods!!!!
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wordgirl
FYI assuming 10 balls and Trader Joe’s Creamy salted peanut butter:
Servings 10.0
Amount Per Serving
calories 228
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13 g 20 %
Saturated Fat 2 g 12 %
Monounsaturated Fat 5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 0 %
Sodium 72 mg 3 %
Potassium 118 mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrate 25 g 8 %
Dietary Fiber 4 g 17 %
Sugars 13 g
Protein 6 g 13 %
Vitamin A 0 %
Vitamin C 0 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 9 %
* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.
Brittany
Thanks, I’m sure some people will enjoy these stats. 🙂
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Chelle Wilson
Love this, it’s so funny and I’m so going to try them. I love almond butter with sliced apples. Try it! x
Brittany
Almond butter with ALL the fruit!
Eva Wißkirchen
I absolutely love coffee. Sadly it doesn’t agree with me too well. So I sometimes try to not drink coffee anymore, get terrible headaches for two weeks and then feel good for a few months not drinking coffee. But then I crave the taste so badly, that I will drink it again … it’s an addiction! 😉
At the moment I drink a cup of coffee every morning while learning Swedish (the Swedish love their coffee, too, they even have a verb for “taking a coffee break”: att fika) and I will definitely try these lovely energy bites of yours.
Brittany
Oh girl, I’m with you. It doesn’t agree with me much lately and I keep going back and forth between drinking and avoiding. I love that Swedish verb, thank you for sharing! 🙂
ktkickass
this looks amazing!!! I will be making these! Great to bring to a potluck too! thanks for the recipe! I haven’t had any caffeine since Nov, something that kinda just happened, it wasn’t a planned thing, but I will try some of these coffee energy balls! for sure! And by the way, I love your profile pic and the “blissfulbrit” with the trees, so cool!
Brittany
I admire your unplanned caffeine break! I would benefit from one too. I hope you enjoy these, thanks for the kind comment. ❤
adventuresofabusymomcom
These sound amazing! From one coffee adict to another…thanks!
Brittany
I hope you enjoy!!
foxpineshomestead
These sound great, I will definitely try! Coffee for when I am on the go nonstop, and no spills!
Brittany
No spills, and if rolled well minimal crumbs too! 👌🏻
nourishandflourish
Stumbled upon this recipe and it looks delicious!
Wondering if there’s any good replacement for almond butter, though, for those health nuts who (unfortunately) have nut allergies..?
Brittany
What about seeds? Sunflower seed butter would work great!
Niried
Hi, Thank you so much for the TASTY recipe. I made this last night and ate it for breakfast today = Delicious! LOVE exploring unbrewed coffee beans for more foods and drinks, YUMMY. 🙂
Brittany
Thank you for sharing! So glad you enjoyed it. 🤗
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OBM Creations
These sound amazing, but unfortunately I can’t think if a way to amend them to fit into my style of eating. I do LOVE the idea of using coffee grounds as an ingredient though – tucking that tidbit away for future recipe ideas. 🙂
Brittany
I understand, I don’t eat these anymore myself! ❤
Cheryl
I just bought a bag of dark chocolate covered coffee beans. Think I need to try this recipe and “hide” a coffee bean in the center. I love all things flavored COFFEE!
Brittany
Oh man, that would be DELICIOUS!! Please do yourself a favor and make them with those chocolate beans!! NOMM.
Mam'Cookie
Thanks for stopping by our page… and I am a Coffeeholic if such a thing is imaginable… Lol.
Brittany
Coffeeholics unite!
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Wendy Presant, Registered Health and Nutrition Counselor, Certified AIP Coach
Those look delicious! I can’t drink coffee anymore, but I do remember how good it was!
Brittany
I feel your pain, I gave it up for 6 months and it was a very sad time. LOL
ParentingIsFunny
Those look absolutely amazing!
Brittany
They are SO good. Hard to eat just one.
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Linda Jolly-Kilbride
I love my hot, black coffee, and I know I will love this recipe. I will probably use carob chips instead of chocolate chips. The caffeine loss from using those won’t be a biggie for me.
Brittany
Ohh yum! Carob chips will give a nice balance to all the sweet flavors in these bites.
judyrutrider
I confess that I didn’t read all of the 266 comments to see if you had addressed this question but…
Your recipe calls for “whole grain oat meal”. I assume that, based on the images you mean rolled oats. I usually don’t care for the texture of rolled oats and wonder if I could coarsely grind oat groats with the same effect. Other than that, your recipe sounds like my cup of tea…err, I mean coffee.
BTW, on my recent camping trip, my friend who is struggling with high A1C levels, was interested in a breakfast that we could carry in our packs without refrigeration. I came up with a breakfast bar that included the high protein, low carb ingredients she needed. They turned out to be tasty enough while still meeting her stringent requirement AND could safely be carried without refrigeration. Your coffee energy bites sound far more tempting to me!
Thanks for luring me to your site!
Brittany
Hi Judy! Yes you’re correct, I did mean rolled oats. I have never tried this recipe with any type of oat groats, but I’d have to assume the texture difference would alter the recipe a bit.
I don’t think it would be impossible though, you just might need to play with the amount you add. I wish I were more scientific with my recipes and could pull this stuff off the top of my head, but most of my recipes are random experiments too.
All in all energy bites are so easy to tweak along the way you can almost create your own versions of them. I say take what I did and give it a try with your preferred oat! You definitely know how to play around with ingredients if you made those bars for your friend, what an awesome treat for her. These days I have many food sensitivities so I know how special it is for someone to recognize this!