PB Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Energy Bites

Happy Friday followers! I created this recipe because I recently tried the “Energii Bites” at Freshii and fell in love. I had to re-create them! I think based on my taste investigation as to what they use to create their bites… I came up with a recipe that tastes almost identical.

I added in some chia and flax meal for an additional fibre and healthy fat source. This is my favourite energy bite recipe I’ve created so far (…..that’s not chocolate). It’s a quick one bowl recipe to whip up… with no cooking (winning!). These bites are a great way to curb your cravings during an afternoon work day or fuel you through a weekend hike.

Ingredients (makes ~20 bites):

• 1 + 1/4 cup large flake oats
• 3/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
• 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1 tsp flax meal
• 1 tsp chia seeds
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions: 

1. Add 1 cup oats into a large mixing bowl. Begin to mix in the rest of the ingredients one at a time. Save the remaining 1/4 cup of oats and chocolate chips to mix in at the very end.
2. Roll into bite-sized balls and store in the refrigerator.
3. Store up to 5-7 days.
4. Enjoy chilled!

Nutrition information per bite:

~90 calories, 5g fat, 8.5g carbohydrates, 3g protein, 4g sugar