These energy bites can serve as a protein-packed breakfast or healthy snack! They’re quick, easy to make, easy to carry around, and a nutritious alternative to many store-bought granola bars.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup oatmeal
- ⅔ cup nut butter of choice (peanut butter, almond butter, etc.) or sunflower seed butter for nut-free option
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup flaxseed meal
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 2 Tbsp agave nectar or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup coconut flakes
Directions:
Add all the ingredients to a bowl and mix well.
Roll the mixture into tablespoon-sized balls.
Let sit in the fridge for 15 minutes before serving. The energy bites can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.