I love having these Energy Bites on hand.
If you’re a parent, you’re probably all too familiar with the ‘I’m hungry! There’s nothing to eat!’ chorus that fills the house, especially during summer break.
Keeping a batch of these energy bites in the fridge means always having a nutritional ‘treat’ ready when the chorus is sung for the 12th time in an afternoon. Packed with protein and nutritious seeds, they’re a great way to boost energy.
I stash a few in my work bag for a quick and satisfying mid-morning or afternoon snack as well.
Energy Bite Ingredients:
- 1 cup pure creamy peanut butter {look for the type without sugar or added oil}
- 1/4 cup raw honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips {mini work best}
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Optional ingredients:
- Shredded coconut
- Chocolate candies {UNREAL chocolate gems or M&Ms}
- Flax seeds
- Hemp hearts
Directions:
Mix all ingredients with a wooden spoon or mixer, then refrigerate the dough for about 20 minutes until set. Roll the dough into golf-ball-sized balls. We keep ours in the refrigerator to keep them fresh. I typically double this recipe because we go through them fast! Enjoy!