Gluten-Free Mint Chocolate Energy Bites (No-Bake & Festive)

If you want something festive for St. Patrick’s Day without turning your kitchen upside down, these mint chocolate energy bites are the easiest place to start.

They’re:

• Gluten-free

• No-bake

• Naturally sweetened

• Simple to make

• And just green enough to feel fun

No food dye required. No complicated baking. Just mix, roll, chill, done.

They’re perfect for a quick treat, an afternoon pick-me-up, or something festive to share without the stress.

Why I Love These for St. Patrick’s Day

Seasonal food doesn’t have to mean heavy or overwhelming.

These bites feel:

• Light

• Fresh

• Slightly indulgent

• But still steady

And if you’re someone whose nervous system gets thrown off by sugar spikes or overly processed holiday treats, these are a calmer option.

Simple ingredients. Stable energy. No chaos.

Gluten-Free Mint Chocolate Energy Bites

Ingredients:

• 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats

• ½ cup natural almond butter (or peanut butter)

• ¼ cup honey or maple syrup

• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder

• 1–2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips

• ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract

• 1–2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh spinach (optional, for natural green color)

• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine oats, almond butter, honey, cocoa powder, peppermint extract, and salt.

2. Stir until fully combined. The mixture should be slightly sticky but hold together.

3. Fold in chocolate chips.

4. If using spinach for a subtle green tint, blend it very finely first, then mix it in evenly.

5. Roll into small bite-sized balls.

6. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.

Tips for Success

• If the mixture feels too dry, add 1 teaspoon of honey or nut butter.

• If it feels too sticky, add a tablespoon of oats.

• Start small with peppermint extract — it’s strong.

You want minty, not toothpaste.

A Calm Way to Celebrate

St. Patrick’s Day can be loud and sugary and chaotic.

Or it can be simple.

A small plate of something festive. A lighter dinner. A fresh diffuser blend in the background.

If you want to pair this with a calm evening reset, try one of my gentle nervous system resets here:
👉 7 Tiny Ways to Reset Your Nervous System… When You Only Have 10 Minutes

Because holidays don’t have to derail your rhythm.

They can fit into it.

Sharing simple, sensory ways to support calm at home — from essential oil diffuser blends and cozy candles to gentle DIY recipes, seasonal rhythms, and everyday wellness ideas.

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