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    Home » Recipes » Snacks

    Allergy Friendly No Bake Snack Bites

    Published: Jul 22, 2020 · Updated: Nov 13, 2020 by Kristi Winkels · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

    Need a quick snack? These allergy friendly snack bites are no bake, super easy to make, and delicious! Plus they're free of the most common food allergens!

    • Allergy Friendly No Bake Snack Bites

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    • Ingredients and variations
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    • Other allergy friendly snack ideas
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    No-bake snack bites have protein, fiber, and healthy fat - all of the best things to have in a healthy snack! What's even better is they taste like a cookie so kids love them.

    One of my kids is a bit pickier than the other. He just doesn't get too excited about a lot of foods. But guess what? He asked me to make more of these!

    Ingredients and variations

    Allergy Friendly No Bake Snack Bites

    These snack bites can be easily modified to work with your individual needs. The ingredients I use are free of the top 8 allergens but you may not be avoiding all of the top 8 so following are some suggestions on how to make it work for you.

    Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats

    For the oats, I typically use old-fashioned rolled oats such as Quaker. These are not certified gluten free so if you have Celiac disease or you or your child are very sensitive to wheat, I would recommend using certified gluten free oats.

    You can use the quick cooking oats if you don't have the old-fashioned kind. This just changes the texture a little bit.

    Ground flaxseed

    Adding ground flaxseed meal doesn't really have an impact on the flavor at all but boosts the nutritional value. Flax is a great source of fiber and healthy fats.

    If you don't have ground flax, you can omit it or try using chia seeds instead.

    Protein powder

    I have tried several different protein powders made with plant-based protein and tend to prefer unflavored varieties over flavored ones. Flavored ones can tend to throw off the flavor of whatever you're adding them to.

    Two of my favorites are Orgain plant-based natural unsweetened protein powder and Nutribiotic brown rice protein powder.

    Read my post on allergy free protein powders for more!

    Sunflower seed butter

    As peanut and tree nut allergies have increased, sunflower butter has emerged as a common nut free substitute. It is even part of the school lunch program in the U.S.

    Allergy Friendly No Bake Snack Bites

    Sunflower butter is an excellent source of magnesium, phosphorus, copper, manganese, and selenium and a good source of zinc. It also has similar amounts of protein and healthy fats to peanut and tree nut butter.

    My favorite sunflower butter is from Trader Joe's. Why? It's about a dollar cheaper than other brands and it tastes just as good. When you're eating with food allergies, you have to save where you can because the grocery bill can be hefty.

    If you don't have a nut or peanut allergy, you can sub those in for the sunflower butter.

    Applesauce

    I use unsweetened applesauce but you can use whatever you have on hand. This helps to add moisture to the snack bites and helps them stick together. Really any pureed fruit would work here but I always have applesauce on hand. I also use it in these oatmeal applesauce cookies.

    Chocolate chips

    I list these as optional in the recipe but my kids would disagree. They always want chocolate chips in everything whether it be banana bread or pancakes!

    We usually use Enjoy Life mini chocolate chips which are free of the top 8 allergens. Nestle Toll House Simply Delicious chocolate chips are another option that is free of the top 8.

    Storage tips

    You can store these snack bites in an airtight container for 2-3 days. After that, they tend to get dry and crumbly. I haven't really had that problem at my house because everyone gobbles them up pretty fast.

    If you don't think they'll get eaten in 2-3 days, throw them in the freezer and they will keep for up to 3 months.

    Other allergy friendly snack ideas

    • Allergy Free Snacks That Kids (And Adults) Love
    • Oatmeal Applesauce Cookies {Top 9 Allergen Free!}
    • Nut Free Granola Bars
    • Dairy Free Microwave Popcorn

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    Allergy Friendly No Bake

    Allergy-Friendly No Bake Snack Bites

    Kristi Winkels
    These allergy friendly snack bites are a sweet treat that don't require baking and are great to take with you on the go. Free of the top 9 allergens!
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Snack
    Servings 20
    Calories 140 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats gluten free if needed
    • ¼ cup ground flax seed
    • ½ cup protein powder of your choice (we like vanilla flavor)
    • ½ cup sunflower butter
    • ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • maple syrup or honey (optional - to taste)
    • ¼ cup "safe" mini chocolate chips (optional)

    Instructions
     

    • Mix together the oats, ground flax seed, and protein powder in a large mixing bowl. Next, add the sunflower butter, applesauce, vanilla, honey or maple syrup (if using), and chocolate chips. Mix well.
    • Form dough into small balls (about 1 tablespoon each). If dough is too dry, add another tablespoon of applesauce. Store in an airtight container for up to 3-5 days or store in the freezer.

    Notes

    Nutrition facts for 2 pieces:
    Calories: 144, Total fat: 9 grams, saturated fat: 1.6 grams, cholesterol: 0 mg, sodium: 16 mg, total carbohydrate: 13 grams, dietary fiber: 3 grams, sugars: 4 grams, protein: 5 grams

    Nutrition

    Calories: 140kcal
    Keyword dairy free, egg free, gluten free, peanut free, soy free, tree nut free, wheat free
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    Comments

    1. Julie

      September 19, 2021 at 6:50 am

      My kids could not get enough of these! Next time I will be making a double batch!5 stars

      Reply
      • Kristi Winkels, RDN, LD

        September 19, 2021 at 6:56 am

        Yes, that's always a good idea! Glad they liked them!

        Reply
    2. Tiff

      October 07, 2021 at 3:46 am

      Is there an substitute you’d suggest I use in place of protein powder? Would oat flour or chia seeds work?

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      • Kristi Winkels, RDN, LD

        October 10, 2021 at 7:00 pm

        Hi Tiff,
        I think you could just omit the protein powder if you don't have it. If the dough is too sticky, I think a little oat flour would work well. Hope that helps!

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