Gluten-Free Brownie Batter Energy Bites

Oat flour labeled gluten-free, almond butter, maple syrup and cocoa powder come together into a brownie batter dough for these no-bake bites, with dairy-free chocolate chips folded in. Roll, chill and enjoy a chewy, chocolatey snack.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Total: 30 min Serves: 4

At a glance: This easy snacks recipe yields 4 servings in about 30 minutes (10 min prep, 20 min cook). It uses 7 ingredients — including gluten-free oat flour, almond butter, maple syrup — and walks through 5 steps. Updated October 25, 2026. Browse more snacks recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.

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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Brownie Batter Energy Bites: When preparing this snacks recipe, oat flour must be labeled gluten-free, since regular oats are routinely cross-contacted with wheat, and cocoa powder and chocolate chips need the same check. Roll the bites with clean hands on fresh parchment.

Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Brownie Batter Energy Bites: This recipe is naturally gluten-free by using gluten-free oat flour and avoiding any gluten-containing grains. Always double-check ingredient labels for cross-contamination.

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Ingredients

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1 cup gluten-free oat flour Shop
1/2 cup almond butter Shop
1/3 cup maple syrup Shop
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Shop
2 tbsp dairy-free chocolate chips Shop
1 tsp vanilla extract Shop
1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1 In a medium bowl, combine the gluten-free oat flour, almond butter, maple syrup, unsweetened cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir these ingredients together until a thick, dough-like consistency forms, resembling brownie batter. This should take about 2-3 minutes of mixing.
2 Gently fold in the dairy-free chocolate chips into the brownie batter mixture. Ensure they are evenly distributed throughout the dough, adding delightful pockets of chocolatey goodness. Continue mixing for another minute until the chips are incorporated.
3 Using your hands, roll the mixture into small balls, about 1-inch in diameter. If the mixture feels too sticky, you can lightly dampen your hands with water or dust them with a little extra gluten-free oat flour. Continue rolling until all the mixture is used, which should yield about 12 energy bites.
4 Place the rolled energy bites onto a plate or a parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill the bites in the refrigerator for at least 15-20 minutes to allow them to firm up. This chilling time will help them hold their shape and achieve a pleasant, slightly chewy texture.
5 Serve the chilled gluten-free brownie batter energy bites immediately as a satisfying snack, or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. They are perfect for a quick treat or a pre-workout boost.

Nutrition (per serving)

346

Calories

Protein

21g

Carbs

Fat

Fiber

199mg

Sodium

Tips & Notes

Brown the butter before adding it for a nutty, caramel depth that elevates simple recipes.
Melt chocolate over a double boiler or in 20-second microwave bursts, stirring between each, to prevent scorching.
Dutch-process and natural cocoa powder are not interchangeable in recipes with baking soda — use what the recipe specifies.

Common questions

What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Brownie Batter Energy Bites?

Check gluten-free oat flour, almond butter, maple syrup before they go into Gluten-Free Brownie Batter Energy Bites. Oat flour must be labeled gluten-free, since regular oats are routinely cross-contacted with wheat, and cocoa powder and chocolate chips need the same check. Roll the bites with clean hands on fresh parchment.

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