No-Bake Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Energy Bites

• 分量: 12 servings
• 調理時間: 20 minutes
• 総時間: 20 minutes

材料

1 cup old fashioned oats, gluten-free

Can also use ½ cup oats and ½ cup cooked quinoa for a variation

2/3 cup toasted coconut flakes (unsweetened)

Can also use raw coconut

1/2 cup peanut butter (I use all-natural, no other added ingredients

)Can use salted, or unsalted based on your preference

1/2 cup flax seed meal

You can buy this or grind your own using flax seeds

1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips (dairy-free if available); miniature or regular size

1/3 cup maple syrup

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon salt (if not added to your peanut butter)

Optional add ins:1 tablespoon chia seeds, hemp seeds or whole flax seeds

½ teaspoon cinnamon

手順

Stir all ingredients together in a medium bowl until thoroughly mixed

Cover and let chill in the refrigerator for half an hourIt will be sticky, chilling makes it easier to handle

Once chilled, roll into balls of about 1 inch diameter (a small cookie-scoop works well)

You can add additional maple syrup or peanut butter if needed

Store in sealed contained in refrigerator for about 2 weeks or freeze for longer