No Bake Energy Bites
These Energy Bites are an easy no bake healthier treat. Perfect as a post-workout pick-me-up or as a good-for-you afternoon kid's snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Rolled oats
- ¼ cup Chia seeds or flax seeds
- ½ cup Peanut butter
- ¼ cup Honey
- ¼ cup Coconut
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- ¼ cup Chocolate chips (mini semi sweet)
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor add the rolled oats, chia seeds, peanut butter, honey, coconut and vanilla. Blend until combined, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Stir in the chocolate chip. Roll into 1 inch balls and place on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
- Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours before eating. Enjoy!
Notes
If the mixture is too soft, refrigerate 30-40 minutes before rolling into a ball.
These can also be made into bar, although the recipe should be doubled to fit the pan. Place the mixture into a parchment paper lined 8 inch square baking pan. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours before cutting.
Mini chocolate chips mix easier than regular, although regular can be used.
The perfect substitutes for peanut butter are: almond, cashew, walnut, hazelnut and pecan butters.
You can add nuts if you wish. It's best to use finely ground nuts such as walnuts, hazelnuts or almonds. You might need to add a little more honey to get it to stick together or you can add less oats.
The bites should be stored in an airtight container or bag in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
To freeze the bites, place them on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet in the freezer and freeze for 1 hour or until firm. Move to a freezer safe container or bag and freeze. They will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 157kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 0.2mgSodium: 48mgPotassium: 131mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
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