Combat the mid, to late afternoon energy crash with these easy to make protein energy bites. These get a thumbs up from the kids and taste delish! The add-in options are endless, you can substitute, add, our omit ingredients as you wish!
Ingredients
- 1 cup (dry) oatmeal (I used old-fashioned oats)
- 1 cup coconut flakes
- 1/2 cup organic peanut butter
- 1/2 cup ground flaxseed or wheat germ
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional. I used mini chips)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, stir all ingredients together.
- Place bowl in the refrigerator and chill for half an hour.
- Once chilled, use a spoon and scoop into balls of whatever size you would like. (Mine were about 1 in diameter.)
- Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.
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Submitted by Janice (@fitcheerldr) from Fitness Cheerleader. Mama of 3 gals, runner, and Kinesiologist.
OMG! this doesnt have wheat and it has all my most favorite items like oats, flax seeds (omega 3) and honey. I was so looking for a recipe like this to support my new lifestyle of making things at home for snacking 5 snacks a day instead of big 3 meals. wow looks so yummy!
thank you! Janice! I cant wait to try this
Cinthia
No problem Cinthia – I hope you enjoy them
What a fun recipe! Thanks for sharing.
I found this recipe on Pinterest and made them last night. OMG these are SO GOOD and a great lowfat weight watchers snack. My sweet tooth/chocolate craving was satisfied with just ONE BALL (smile).
That’s awesome to hear Carolyn!!
Yum! I can’t wait to give these a try. Definitely the perfect alternative to the cookies we tend to have in our house.
I can’t wait to hear if you like them!
LOVE THESE!!!! So delicious and not terrible for you. Do you know about how many calories tho? I am doing weight watchers. I roll mine about the size of 1 inch, just like you
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Oh my goodness, this is vegan heaven! I HIGHLY recommend these! :]