No-bake Energy Bites
Make snack time a blast by adding these No Bake Chocolate Energy Bites. These bites are the perfect sharing size and are loaded so many nutritional ingredients. The flaxseed, almond, and coconut are helpful for a strong healthy heart. But the deep chocolatey 100% organic cacao is full with antioxidants. When the two combine, you are left with nothing but greatness! Here's how to make them!
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 3 tablespoons cacao powder
- 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup ground flaxseed
- 1/3 cup chopped, dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/3 cup raw honey
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup almond flakes
Steps
1. In a large bowl, combine the oats, cacao powder, 1/3 cup coconut, flaxseed, cranberries, chocolate chips, and chia seeds. This will be MIXTURE 1
2. Stir combination until well combined
3. In a separate bowl, add in the almond flakes, 1/4 cup coconut. This will be MIXTURE 2
4. In a small pot, warm the peanut butter, honey, coconut oil, and vanilla on a low/medium heat until all contents are completely melted
5. Mix together the melted peanut butter combination with MIXTURE 1. Then spread it even on a non-stick baking sheet. Allow this to sit for 5-10 minutes in a cool, dry area
6. Finally, spread MIXTURE 2 over top of your bars and enjoy!
Written by Jordyn Rodney, photos and video by Sophia Malcoyannis. Original recipe by Yummy Addiction