Healthy Oatmeal Bites
You'll love making this healthy oatmeal bites recipe! These snack-able oatmeal balls are packed with coconut, peanut butter and chocolate. The perfect low calorie and high protein snack that can be eaten any time of the day!
Ingredients
- 1 cup old fashioned oats (use gluten-free if needed)
- ⅔ cup coconut flakes (Optional: pulse in a food processor to get a crumb-like texture and toast lightly in a pan)
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup ground flaxseed
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- ⅓ cup raw honey
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to large mixing bowl.
- Mix all the ingredients together and place in refrigerator for about 30 minutes to chill.
- Roll into small balls, about 1-inch in diameter. It helps to wet your hands a little to keep the balls from sticking to your hands, or use a squeeze-release cookie scoop. Enjoy!
Notes
- Be sure to allow the dough enough time to chill in the fridge. It will firm up and be much easier to work with.
- If your bites keep falling apart, the mixture is too dry. Add peanut butter, a small amount at a time, and mix until it becomes stickier.
- You could also skip making the balls and make bars instead. Simply spread the mixture into a square baking dish, chill and slice into squares or granola bar shapes.
- Storing: To maximize the shelf-life, store bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Freezing: These energy bites are great to make in batches and freeze for later. Simply freeze the balls in an airtight container for up to 3 months and thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 62kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 15mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4g
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
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