15-Minute No-Bake Oatmeal Raisin Bites, Vegan

Prep: 15 min15 servingsmedium
No-Bake Oatmeal Raisin Bites, Vegan

Chewy no-bake energy bites combining gluten-free oats, raisins, walnuts, and coconut bound with almond butter and maple syrup. Naturally vegan and gluten-free, these require no oven or special equipment—mix, roll, and enjoy. Perfect for snacking or meal prep.

Ingredients

15 servings
  • ½ cup raisins
    dried cranberries1:1dried-fruit

    similar chew and sweetness

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  • ¼ cup walnuts, finely chopped
    pecans1:1tree-nut

    comparable texture and nuttiness

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  • ¾ cup gluten-free rolled oats
  • ½ cup coconut shreds or flakes, unsweetened
    unsweetened coconut flour1/4thickener

    drier result, use less

  • ¼ cup ground flaxseed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¾ cup almond butter, natural, unsalted
    peanut butter1:1nut-butterdairy-freeadds peanuts

    thicker consistency may require less

    Full guide →
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
    agave nectar1:1sweetener

    slightly thinner, similar flavor

    Full guide →

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix together raisins, walnuts, gluten-free oats, coconut, flaxseed, and cinnamon in a large bowl.

  2. 2

    Add almond butter and maple syrup.

  3. 3

    Stir and fold with a sturdy spatula until well incorporated.

  4. 4

    Scoop mixture into your hands and roll into bites, pressing gently. Add more almond butter or maple syrup if mixture is too dry.

  5. 5

    Enjoy immediately or store.

Tips

Tip 1

If mixture is too dry, add almond butter or maple syrup in small amounts.

Tip 2

Use a sturdy spatula or wooden spoon for easier mixing of thick batter.

Good to Know

Storage

Airtight container in refrigerator up to 2 weeks, or freeze up to 3 months.

Make Ahead

Mix and roll bites up to 5 days in advance. Store in refrigerator.

Serve With

At room temperature or chilled.

Common Mistakes

Watch

Do not skip folding thoroughly to avoid dry pockets of unmixed ingredients.

Watch

Do not pack bites too tightly or they will become dense and hard.

Substitutions

Dairy-Free Swaps

almond butter
peanut butter1:1nut-butterdairy-freeadds peanuts

thicker consistency may require less

Full guide →

General Alternatives

raisins
dried cranberries1:1dried-fruit

similar chew and sweetness

Full guide →
walnuts
pecans1:1tree-nut

comparable texture and nuttiness

Full guide →
maple syrup
agave nectar1:1sweetener

slightly thinner, similar flavor

Full guide →
coconut shreds
unsweetened coconut flour1/4thickener

drier result, use less

Find more substitutions →