Protein Energy Bites
These healthy peanut butter and chocolate energy bites deliver a mixture of simple and complex carbohydrates to help fuel you up whenever you need a little boost. They are no-bake and easy to make with ingredients you probably have on hand, like oats, nut butter and honey. Feel free to experiment with different mix-ins--for example, dried fruit or chopped nuts--in place of the chocolate chips and coconut. Cinnamon and cardamom to add some extra sweetness or tahini for a more savory bite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ⅔ cup shredded coconut unsweetened
- ½ cup ground flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons unflavored protein powder whey, pea, hemp, etc… If adding, increase nutbutter by 2 tablespoons or add some water to help bind
- ½ cup natural nut or seed butter
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl; stir well. Roll into golf ball size. Balls should easily form but if they are a bit dry, add a few drops of water until they come and stay together.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
