Peanut Butter Energy Bites

Peanut Butter Energy Bites
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Photo provided by Hannah Guenther
Yield: 16 bites
Ingredients:
  • ¾ cup peanut butter
  • 1 ½ cups oats (quick or old-fashioned)
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • ⅓ cup mini chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons ground flax seed

Directions:

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Add peanut butter to a microwave safe mixing bowl and microwave for 20 seconds until just soft.
  3. Add oats, honey, chocolate chips, and flax seed to peanut butter. Mix until completely combined.
  4. Using a 1 tablespoon measuring spoon, scoop out 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll into a ball.
  5. Repeat with remaining mixture. Store in airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes:

Consider adding raisins or dried cranberries to your mix for a source of sweetness with dried fruit.

Nutrition Information:

  • Serving Size (2 energy bites):
  • Calories: 190
  • Total Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 21g
  • Fiber: 2g, includes 11g Added Sugars
  • Protein: 5g
  • Calcium: 2%
  • Potassium: 4%
Nutrition Software Used: Esha Food Processor