Oat and walnut energy bites

Name: Oat and walnut energy bites
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 10 portions

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.

Amounts are converted from the metric original and rounded to measures you can use at home. Cups are US cups (240 ml) and oven temperatures include Fahrenheit.

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 refrigerator 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 refrigerator.

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

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

Allergens

Contains: Cereals containing gluten
Contains: Nuts

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

Supplements and drinks

The CDC recommends that all women of reproductive age get 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid every day, starting before conception and continuing through early pregnancy, to help prevent neural tube defects. Folate-rich foods do not replace that supplement. Some people are advised to take a higher dose — ask your doctor.
The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements recommends 15 micrograms (600 IU) of vitamin D daily for most adults. Ask your doctor whether you need a supplement, as requirements vary with diet, sunlight exposure and health conditions.
The CDC advises avoiding alcohol when trying to conceive and throughout pregnancy — there is no known safe amount. ACOG advises limiting caffeine to less than 200 mg a day in pregnancy. Recipes here contain no alcohol.

Sources

Good health before pregnancy: prepregnancy care — American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, reviewed 31 August 2026
Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020–2025 — US Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services, reviewed 31 August 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 personalized 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 doctor, OB-GYN, 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, celiac disease, a thyroid condition, another medical condition or specific dietary requirements.

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