Peanut Butter Protein Energy Bites (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
Peanut Butter Protein Energy Bites made with oats, dark chocolate chips, chia seeds and flax! A great source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. They’re perfect as a snack or breakfast on the go. Filling, require no baking, healthy, and delicious!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins.
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 balls 1x
- Category: Snacks
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2/3 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter or nut butter of choice
- 1/2 cup ground flax seed (flax meal)
- 1/2 cup non-dairy chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a food processor.
- Blend until the oats are chopped and a dough is formed. Usually about 30 seconds.
- Scoop out 2 Tbsp. of the mixture and form into a ball. Set on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes or until ready to eat. Can be kept in the fridge up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 216
- Sugar: 11.2 g
- Sodium: 49 mg
- Fat: 10.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 20.8 g
- Fiber: 4.5 g
- Protein: 4.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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