These Lemon Blueberry Energy Bites are an easy, no-bake snack that’s perfect for back to school or summer road trips! Just a few ingredients and they’re gluten free with paleo and vegan options. You can even press them into a pan to make granola bars!
The Bites That Started It All
Friends, this is my first foray into the world of energy bites.
I developed this recipe in the middle of summer when the girls are outside pretty much 100% of the time, and needed something I could throw together quick, toss in a container, and hand off on the go. Since my girls love these homemade granola bars and I know you all love lemon and blueberry, these lemon blueberry energy bites were a no-brainer.
They’re bursting with the bright, zesty flavor of lemon, balanced by the sweet pop of blueberries. The texture is soft and chewy, making them an irresistible treat for everyone.
Safe to say, when my 18 month old climbed onto a chair and started cleaning out the food processor bowl with her fingers, I took that as a good sign!
Reader Rating
“Absolutely love these! Definitely will make them again! Just the right amount of lemon to make them zippy.” – Renee
Ingredients for Lemon Blueberry Energy Bites
- Almonds: Make sure you use sliced almonds, otherwise it will be difficult to blend them into a fine meal.
- Lemon juice: Freshly squeezed is great, but bottled works just as well.
- Honey: Feel free to swap this for maple syrup or another liquid sweetener!
- Quick cooking oats: Use large-flake oats if you’d like your energy balls to have a bit more texture. If you need them to be gluten-free, make sure to grab a certified gluten-free version.
- Dried blueberries: Any dried berry will do if you don’t have blueberries on hand.
Can I make these vegan or paleo?
For sure! Just substitute the honey with a vegan liquid sweetener, such as maple syrup or agave nectar. I chose honey because we always have it and it has a neutral flavor, unlike maple syrup.
Tips for Making Delicious Lemon Blueberry Energy Bites
- You’ll want to make these in a food processor, as it turns the almonds into more of a paste. If you don’t have a food processor, try starting with almond butter instead and mixing them up in a bowl.
- I love to buy a great big bag of almonds at once to keep on handy for snacks like this — it’s cheaper than buying a teeny little bag every time you need some! I keep my nuts fresh by storing them in the freezer.
- Be sure to store them in an air tight container in the fridge. They will stay fresher for much longer. I like to store them in these little snack containers so they’re ready to grab and go!
How to Store Your Lemon Blueberry Energy Bites
To keep your energy bites fresh and tasty, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. This will prevent them from becoming mushy and help maintain their texture. If you want to make a large batch, you can also freeze them for longer-term storage.
Lemon Blueberry Energy Bites
written by Ashley Fehr
Ingredients
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 ¼ cups quick cooking oats, or use large for more texture – gluten-free if necessary
- ½ cup dried blueberries
Instructions
- In a food processor, process almonds, lemon zest, juice and honey until smooth (this can take a few minutes).
- Add in half of the oats and process again until smooth.
- Move mixture to a bowl and stir in remaining oats and blueberries. Stir until combined — you may need to use your hands as they can be pretty sticky!
- Store in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks or freeze for up to 6 months.
- *To mix things up and add more protein, trying swapping ¼ cup of the oats for chia seeds, hemp seeds or ground flax.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Wallez says
I live in France and we don’t have quick cooking oats, is it possibe to use the normal ones ?
Ashley Fehr says
Yes, definitely! They will just have a more noticeable texture.
jen says
Oats and other grains are not paleo compliant but these look great. Could you recommend a grain-free replacement for those?
Ashley Fehr says
I honestly can’t, sorry.
Alyson says
1/2-3\4 of coconut flour works great
Linda says
You gave almond butter as a sub, would sunflower butter work? BF allergic to just about everything. 🙂
Ashley Fehr says
It should work just fine!
Kristen says
Hi can you sub fresh blueberries for dried?
Ashley Fehr says
I probably wouldn’t, because fresh blueberries will add a ton of moisture that dried don’t. You could substitute with any other dried fruit you have though!
Pam Nozari says
I’m allergic to Almonds. Would cashews or another nut work as well? I’m tired of peanuts.
Ashley Fehr says
I think cashews should work fine.
Leanne says
Looks yummy, can’t wait to try them,
Does anyone know what the nutritional breakdown of these are?
Ashley Fehr says
Sorry, I don’t! I have used My Fitness Pal to calculate nutrition information before though
Sarah says
Made these last night – amazing! A healthy dessert that hits my love for lemon and berries. I only got 12 out of the batch though so mine must be a little larger – not complaining!
Ashley Fehr says
Oh I’m so happy to hear that!
Sabrina Zaragoza says
Wonderful. I love the way you make, decorate the recipe and combine ingredients. Lemon and blueberry, nice combination. I love both lemon and blueberry and hence, of course, I love this recipe. Thanks for sharing.
David says
what a nice recipe for break-time at school. my kids always love energy bites ( they’re big fan of blueberry, too). so who can refuse these cute balls? 😀
thanks for sharing, friend.
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks David!
Pat C.Wilson says
so cute, i love energy bites so much and my kids too. they make a great breakfast or picnic. my kids love chocolates and grapes so i think i’ll use your recipe with combination of all dried grapes, choco chips and dried blueberries. it’s also a great idea for their birthday party , too. thanks for sharing and enjoy your autumn day! 🙂
Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says
I don’t think I’d be able to stop myself from eating close to half-ish of the entire batch of these energy bites! This is seriously snacktime GOALS right here. This is how I want to get my energy, please and thanks. 🙂
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
It doesn’t matter that it’s taken you this long to make energy bites, Ashley, what matters is that you ARE sharing now! AND you happen to be sharing some pretty amaze-ball bites. Literally. 🙂 These look awesome! LOVE the blueberry and lemon combo!! Cheers, chicka!
Annie @ The Garlic Diaries says
Oh my goodness, I tried to make energy bites/power balls a few weeks ago, and they ended up as a gloppy mess in my trash can…so I am so envious of how delicious these look! I will definitely be trying them :).
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
What a great on the go snack! Love how easy they are to make!
Medha says
Love the minimal ingredients list and that lemon blueberry combination! Also such a fan of nut-based energy bites like these 🙂
Rachel @ Bakerita says
I love energy bites, but I don’t make them often enough. This version is so bright and summery – I love it! Gotta try these 🙂
Kelly says
Lol sooo cute!! We adore energy bites so I’m pretty sure we (yes me too:) would be climbing up the chair for these! LOVE the lemon and blueberry combo!
Dorothy Dunton says
Hi Ashley! These sound like a perfect snack! And the combination of lemon and blueberries is always a winner in my book!
Jen | Baked by an Introvert says
I absolutely love the flavor of these energy bites. It’s a refreshing change from chocolate!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Aren’t energy bites the best?! I’m hooked on them! They make such a delicious breakfast or snack. These lemon blueberry ones sound SO good, Ashley! Just what I need on this Wednesday morning!
Ashley Fehr says
I think so too! I wish I hadn’t been so late on accepting them! Lol.