Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Energy Bites
These wholesome energy bites come together quickly and are full of good stuff! Slightly sweet with a touch of vanilla, plus peanut butter & chocolate perfection. A favorite snack around here!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons flaxseed meal aka ground flaxseeds
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or substitute 1 more tablespoon flaxseed meal
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup crunchy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- To a medium bowl, add the oats, chocolate chips, flaxseed meal, chia seeds, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Stir with a strong spatula until well-combined.
- Scoop out about 1 1/2 tablespoon at a time (I use a small cookie scoop). You can also use a tablespoon measuring spoon and mound the mixture in it. Roll into a ball and line up on a baking sheet or freezer-safe platter for freezing.
- Freeze for one hour to harden. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge. They keep in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2balls, Calories: 235kcal, Carbohydrates: 20g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 0.003g, Sodium: 73mg, Potassium: 280mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 26IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 61mg, Iron: 2mg