Snacks

Oat and walnut energy bites

Name: Oat and walnut energy bites
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 10 portions
Ingredients: 150 g rolled oats; 50 g walnuts, chopped; 100 g pitted dates, chopped; 60 g smooth almond butter; 1 tsp ground cinnamon

No-bake oat bites with walnuts, dates and a little cinnamon, easy to make ahead as a portable snack.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 0 min
Total: 15 min
Portions: 10

Easy
Trying to conceive
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy-free
Fibre-rich
Omega-3-containing
Budget-friendly

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Portions

Ingredient quantities update automatically. Cooking times may need a little adjustment when you change the batch size.

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Only swaps that keep this recipe pregnancy-safe are offered. Allergen information below updates when you choose one.

Ingredient unavailable: use sunflower seed butter instead of almond butter
Gluten-free alternative: use certified gluten-free oats instead of rolled oats
Ingredient unavailable: use pumpkin seeds instead of walnuts

Ingredients

For 10 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.

This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.

Method

Step 1. Put the oats, walnuts, dates and cinnamon into a food processor.
Step 2. Add the almond butter and pulse until the mixture starts to stick together.
Step 3. Chill the mixture in the fridge for 15 minutes to firm up.
Step 4. Roll into 10 small balls using clean, dry hands.
Step 5. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Allergens for your selection

Contains: Cereals containing gluten
Contains: Nuts

Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.

Food-Safety Notes

Wash hands thoroughly before rolling the mixture into balls.
Contains nuts — avoid if you or your partner have a nut allergy.

Supplements and drinks

The NHS advises taking a 400 microgram folic acid supplement every day while trying for a baby and until you are 12 weeks pregnant. Folate-containing foods do not replace that supplement. Some people are advised to take a higher dose — ask your GP.
The NHS advises considering a daily 10 microgram vitamin D supplement, particularly between October and early March.
The NHS advises avoiding alcohol if you could become pregnant, and limiting caffeine to 200mg a day in pregnancy. Recipes here contain no alcohol.

Allergens

Contains: Cereals containing gluten
Contains: Nuts

Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.

Storage, freezing and reheating

In the fridge: Store in an airtight container in the fridge and eat within 5 days.
Freezing: Freeze in a single layer, then bag, for up to 2 months.
Defrosting: Defrost in the fridge for a few hours before eating.
Reheating limit: Reheat only the portion you plan to eat.

Approximate nutrition per portion

Energy: 130 kcal
Protein: 3.5 g
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Fibre: 2 g
Fat: 6.5 g
Saturated fat: 0.8 g
Salt: 0.02 g
Iron: 0.9 mg
Omega-3: 0.7 g

All figures are approximate and will vary with the products and portion sizes you use.

Key nutrients: Fibre, Omega-3.

Sources

Fertility and diet — Food Fact Sheet — British Dietetic Association, reviewed 25 July 2026
The Eatwell Guide — NHS, reviewed 25 July 2026

Written by Antega Editorial Team · Reviewed status: Published · Last reviewed 25 July 2026

Important information

Antega's Trying to Conceive Recipes are provided for general information and meal inspiration for anyone hoping to conceive, including partners. They are not a personalised diet plan, they are not fertility treatment, and no food or recipe can be said to improve fertility or guarantee conception. They do not replace advice from your GP, midwife, fertility specialist, registered dietitian or another qualified healthcare professional. Speak to a healthcare professional before making significant dietary changes, particularly if you have allergies, diabetes, PCOS, endometriosis, coeliac disease, a thyroid condition, another medical condition or specific dietary requirements.

If you have PCOS, endometriosis, diabetes, coeliac disease, a thyroid condition or another medical condition, ask your GP or a registered dietitian how these meal ideas fit your own care plan.