Easy Energy Bites

Prep Time

Prep time: 20 minutes

Set time: At least 30 minutes in fridge

Prep Notes

Don’t let the simplicity of the recipe fool you! These bites are filled with nutrients to fuel our body, no refined sugar invited. The balance of the healthy carbs, protein & fat make it the perfect pre or post workout boost and the decadence of these make them especially easy to swap in an effort to crowd out sugar laden processed sweets. Enjoy!

Yields

Makes 15 bites (3 bites= 1 serving)

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup old fashioned oats 

  • ¼ cup nut butter

  • 2 T chia seeds

  • 1 T honey or maple syrup 

  • 2 T raisins or chopped dates (or unsweetened dried cranberries)

  • 1 tsp vanilla

  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

  • Optional: 

    ¼ cup protein powder

    2 T chocolate chips

     

Directions:

Combine ingredients in bowl and mix with a spoon or hands. Roll into balls and place on parchment paper on a plate or pan. Place in fridge for at least 30 mins to set. Enjoy!

Credit:

Chia Leah

http://chialeah.com

SnacksLeah Bostrom