Wednesday, February 4, 2015

RECIPE OF THE WEEK




10 MINUTE NO BAKE ENERGY BITES


These delicious little no bake energy bites are the perfect healthy snack!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cup (dry) oatmeal (old-fashioned oats)
  • 2/3 cup toasted coconut flakes
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup ground flax seed
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips or cacao nibs 
  • 1/3 cup honey or agave nectar
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds 
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Stir all ingredients together in a medium bowl until thoroughly mixed. Cover and let chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  2. Once chilled, roll into balls about 1" in diameter. Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week. Makes about 20-25 balls.
Feel free to experiment with the ingredients and create your own recipes.