Gluten-Free Almond Butter Oatmeal Bites

These Gluten-Free Almond Butter Oatmeal Bites are a delicious no-bake snack treat that combines the right amount of sweetness with the right amount of hearty oatmeal. Get even more out of this recipe by switching out sweeteners and nut butters! You could make a smorgasbord with just this recipe! {GF + Vegan-friendly} 

Mmmkay, I’m going to need to tell you about these amazing Gluten-Free Almond Butter Oatmeal Bites, Spiriteds. They are too good not to talk about or share. Ugh, K-Hubs, the girls, and I love these little bites more than words can express. But, rest assured, your tastebuds will absolutely understand.

These little bites are so easy to throw together. And they’re the perfect snack bite when you want to have something filling, but not heavy, or you need something to tide you over but you don’t have a lot of time. The girls make a beeline for an almond butter bite every day after school, and they add one to their morning breakfasts. I love these little bites as a mid-morning or midday snack. And K-Hubs grabs whatever he can! The girls and I are pretty fast. But don’t worry, I’ve held a handful back for him. The girls and I often say to each other, “Probably we should leave some [insert snack here] for Dad.” We’re nothing if not thoughtful. 🤣 

Fortunately, you can make these in your very own kitchen. So you don’t have to worry about people sneaking your bites away from you. Or MAYBE YOU DO. Maybe you DO have discerning, snack-loving housemates who are older than or younger than 18. And if you’d DO, then I highly suggest you double this recipe. It’s what I do, and there are no regrets.

So, Spiriteds, grab your high-speed blenders and let’s make some Gluten-Free Almond Butter Oatmeal Bites!

Gluten-Free Almond Butter Oatmeal Bites are

• No-bake
• Gluten-free
• Dairy-Free
• Vegan-friendly
• Just the right amount of sweet
• Mostly firm, a little bit squishy
• The perfect snack bite
• So easy to make

Ingredients to make Gluten-Free Almond Butter Oatmeal Bites

• Almond butter. My favorite almond butter is the kind made from roasted almonds and nothing else. But don’t forget, you can switch it out with another nut butter. Regardless of which nut butter I use, I go for unsweetened versions with as few added ingredients as possible.
• Coconut oil. It holds the ingredients together. However, this also means the bites need to be refrigerated.
• Dates. Chop them finely. If they are dry, and you have trouble chopping them down, then you can soak them in water. However, this may also dilute their flavor, and we don’t want that! So I typically soak them for a few minutes only as a last resort.
• Sweetener. 100% pure maple syrup, 100% pure honey, or agave nectar will do.
• Sea salt. A pinch will do to offset the sweetness. It’s just the right balance for a particularly tasty flavor.
• Gluten-free oatmeal. The oatmeal you choose is important because it will affect the flavor and consistency of your bites. Gluten-free old-fashioned rolled oats are particularly delicious. Experiment with other types of oatmeal, if you’d like!

How to make Gluten-Free Almond Butter Oatmeal Bites

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In a high speed blender combine the almond butter, melted coconut oil, chopped dates, sweetener, and sea salt. Blend on a MEDIUM to HIGH speed until the ingredients, especially the dates, are blended. You may need to stop blending and, using a small spatula, scoop the mixture from underneath the blades to make sure there aren’t any date pieces stuck underneath. Blend until the mixture is smooth.
2. Then transfer the almond butter mixture from the blender container to a medium-sized mixing bowl and add the oatmeal. Stir it with a large spoon or knead the oatmeal in by hand.
3. Next chill the dough for about 30 minutes or until it can be easily formed into balls. When the dough is firm enough, roll it into one-inch balls and place on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 15 to 30 minutes. Then transfer the almond butter bites to an airtight container. Layer them with trimmed pieces of parchment from the baking sheet so they don’t stick to each other.
4. Keep refrigerated and consume within about a week.

Recipe variations

Our girls think these Gluten-Free Almond Butter Oatmeal Bites could use a little extra sweet. K-Hubs and I, however, think these bites are perfect just the way they are. But let’s say you DO want to add a little something to them. Here are a few suggestions to jazz them up!

• Coarse raw sugar
• Melted chocolate (for dipping or drizzling)
• Shredded coconut (for dusting)
• Finely ground nuts, either mixed or matching the nut butter used (for dusting)

More delicious no-bake treat recipes!

We love our chocolate-almond butter combos, as evidenced below! But you can sub other nut butters in these recipes, as desired.

• No-Bake Chocolate Almond Butter Truffles
• Chocolate Almond Butter Easter Eggs
• Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars {GF + DF}
• Edible Cookie Dough
• No-Bake Paleo Chocolate Chip Coconut Bars

Spiriteds, stay wild, enjoy these no-bake treats, and know how glad I am you’re here! 🩷

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