Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 2/3 cup toasted shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup ground flaxseed
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips (or vegan chocolate chips)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the oats, toasted shredded coconut, ground flaxseed, chocolate chips, and chia seeds (if using) until well mixed. Add the creamy peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients, and stir thoroughly until the mixture is fully combined and sticky.
- Chill Mixture: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and place it in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours. Chilling helps the mixture firm up, making it easier to shape into balls.
- Form Energy Bites: Once chilled, remove the mixture from the refrigerator. Roll the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls, using your hands to shape them evenly.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy the energy bites immediately, or store them in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to one week. For longer storage, freeze the energy bites for up to three months.
Notes
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan-friendly version.
- Adding chia seeds is optional but boosts the fiber and omega-3 fatty acid content.
- For a nuttier flavor, lightly toast the oats before mixing.
- If the mixture feels too dry, add a little more peanut butter or honey to help it bind better.
- Energy bites can be customized with other mix-ins like dried fruits, nuts, or seeds.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
