NO-BAKE ENERGY BITES

Under the food category of this blog, you can expect to find healthy recipes, local restaurant reviews, and maybe even happy hour specials. I may be petite, but don’t be fooled… I loooove food! Luckily, I don’t really have a sweet tooth, so I’d rather stuff my face with food and skip dessert.

But for all you sweet lovers, here’s a healthy snack alternative… Try this simple recipe below made with all natural ingredients.

Yields:  20-25 No-bake Energy Bites

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of oats
• 1/2 cup of peanut butter
• 1/3 cup of honey
• 1/2 cup of ground flax seed
• 1/2 cup of dark chocolate chips
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  (optional extras: 1/2 cup of ground coconut, pecans, or raisins)

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl. (I accidentally purchased whole flax seeds, so I had to put them through the food processor first.)
2. Grab a handful of the mixture and begin shaping them into balls. (Spraying cooking spray into your palms may help during the ball-making process.)
3. Refrigerate or freeze for about an hour and you’re done!
4. Enjoy!