No-Bake Energy Bites
Medium-sweet, peanut-buttery, oaty balls of goodness! Pop one in your mouth for a quick burst of energy before you hit the trail.
Ingredients
⅔ cup toasted coconut flakes, optional
1 cup rolled oats
½ cup peanut butter
½ cup ground flax seeds
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
⅓ cup honey or agave nectar
1 tablespoon chia seeds, optional
Directions
If you choose to toast the coconut, spread it in an even layer over a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 8–10 minutes. Stop to stir every two minutes and remove when flakes are golden brown.
Stir all ingredients together in a medium bowl until thoroughly mixed. Cover and let chill in the refrigerator for half an hour. Roll into one-inch balls.
Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to one week.
Recipe Courtesy Of
Karen Victor of Fleetwood, a member of Blue Ridge Energy
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