No Bake Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Energy Bites
These No Bake Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Energy Bites are a family favorite. Packed full of protein, flavor, and convenience, they are a go-to afternoon snack. They taste just like cookie dough!
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Servings: 20 balls
Calories: 216kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp nutmeg optional
- ⅛ tsp salt leave out if the nut butter has salt
- ½ cup hemp hearts
- ¼ cup flax seeds optional
- 1 cup creamy nut butter ex: almond butter, peanut butter
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tsp vanilla
- ¾ cup chocolate chips regular or mini size
- ¾ cup craisins chopped, optional
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, hemp hearts, and flax seeds (if using) until well distributed.
- Add the nut butter, honey, and vanilla to the bowl. Mix well.
- Add the chocolate chips and craisins (if using). Mix until all ingredients are distributed and sticky. You may need to hand mix the ingredients at the end.
- Form into golf-sized balls and place on a cookie sheet. Balls should be about 1½ inch in diameter.
- Refrigerate for two hours to set. Remove from the tray. They can now be placed in a small bowl and should retain their shape. Keep refrigerated.
Notes
Optional ingredients include nutmeg, flax seed, and craisins or raisins.
If the dough does not stick together, mix in 1-2 tsp of water, as needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg