No Bake Energy Bites

 

Make a double batch of these Energy Bites and keep them in the freezer. They are a healthy alternative to a granola bar and just one can satisfy a sweet tooth or hold you over until dinner.

Each batch makes about 15 bites if you use a small cookie dough scoop.

Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats

1 T. ground flaxseeds

2 t. chia seeds

2 t. hemp seeds

2 T. collagen peptides or vanilla protein powder

1/3 cup almond butter or peanut butter

1/4 cup pure maple syrup

1/2 t. sea salt

1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Directions

In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine all ingredients. Mix until well combined.

Line a tray or plate with parchment paper. Using a small cookie scoop, place the formed balls on the tray or plate. 

Serve immediately or transfer to the refrigerator to chill for 20-30 minutes. Serve fresh or  freeze for 1-2 months.

Here is another version of this treat that I blogged about in 2016. I like the current recipe, which I found on a website called Unbound Wellness, better because the original one does not hold together as easily.