Meet my new favorite snack: Apple Cinnamon Bites. The combination of salty peanut butter, crisp apple pieces and a warm touch of cinnamon makes these little energy bites irresistibly tasty.
About these Snack Bites
If you love the grab-and-go superfood bites sold at coffee shops and bakeries, these will hit the same spot — but without the steep price tag. I used to buy them for nearly $5 a piece, so I started making my own. These Apple Cinnamon Bites are simple, satisfying, and way more economical.
They require only five ingredients and take under 20 minutes from start to finish. They’re perfect for quick snacks, meal prep, or tossing in a bag when you’re rushing out the door. Keep things simple and tasty with these energy bites.
Recipe Ingredients
- Apple – I prefer Honeycrisp for their crisp texture and natural sweetness, but any apple will work.
- Peanut Butter – Use your favorite peanut butter. Classic creamy peanut butter works great here; natural or alternative nut butters will also be delicious.
- Oats – Old fashioned rolled oats give the bites structure and a pleasant chew. Avoid steel-cut oats.
- Cinnamon Sugar – Adds a warm, sweet note that complements the apple.
- Slivered Almonds – Finely chopped for crunch. Pecans or walnuts can be substituted if preferred.
See the recipe card below for exact measurements and full details.
How to Make This Recipe
1. Dice the apple into small cubes — the smaller the pieces, the better the bites will hold together.
2. Combine the apple, peanut butter, oats, cinnamon sugar and slivered almonds in a mixing bowl.
3. Mix until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture holds together. Chill the mixture in the fridge for about 10 minutes to firm up.
4. Remove from the fridge and form into small balls using your hands or a cookie scoop. Serve immediately or store for later.
Recipe FAQs
Keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for up to three months. Portioning a few into small bags makes them easy to grab on the go.
Use a small cookie scoop to portion the mixture, then roll quickly between your palms. If the mixture sticks, lightly spray your hands with cooking spray or wet them briefly.
No — stick with rolled or quick oats. Steel cut oats are too coarse and chewy for this no-bake preparation.
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Apple Cinnamon Bites
Ingredients
- 1 cup apple, chopped (I used Honeycrisp)
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ½ cup old fashioned oats
- 1 tsp. cinnamon sugar
- ¼ cup finely chopped slivered almonds
Instructions
- First dice the apple into small cubes.
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl.
- Mix until well combined and the mixture holds together.
- Chill the mixture for 10 minutes in the fridge.
- Form into small balls with your hands or a cookie scooper. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 158 kcal |
Fat: 10 g |
Fiber: 2 g |
Sugar: 2 g
Notes
For a nut-free version, use sunbutter or tahini. Do not substitute steel-cut oats — they’re too tough for this recipe. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for up to three months; portion into small bags for easy grab-and-go snacks.
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