Sunday, November 8, 2015

pinterest food find. no-bake energy bites

with my sports seasons in full force I needed something healthy and QUICK for my kiddos to grab and GO!  There are several variations to this recipe that I plan on trying but my kids really liked this one:
food/photo credits: smashed peas and carrots
No-Bake Energy Bites
 
 
Recipe type: Dessert
Serves: 18-20 bites
Ingredients
  • 1 cup oatmeal
  • ½ cup peanut butter (or other nut butter)
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 1 cup coconut flakes
  • ½ cup ground flaxseed
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
  1. cup oatmeal
  2. /2 cup peanut butter (or other nut butter)
  3. /3 cup honey
  4. cup coconut flakes
  5. /2 cup ground flaxseed
  6. /2 cup mini chocolate chips
  7. tsp vanilla
  8. Mix everything above in a medium bowl until thoroughly incorporated.
  9. Let chill in the refrigerator for half an hour.
  10. Once chilled, roll into balls and enjoy!
  11. Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.