Easy Energy Health Bites Recipe

8 Servings | Serving size: about 2 bites

When preparing this recipe, start with clean countertops and utensils. Wash hands with soap and water.

Ingredients

• ½ cup peanut butter
• 3 Tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
• 1 cup quick oats
• ½ cup ground flaxseed
• ¼ cup dark chocolate chips (made with 72% cacao or higher)

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, mix peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract with a rubber spatula.
2. Stir in oats, flaxseed, and chocolate chips.
3. Mix until well blended and the mixture can be formed into balls.
4. Roll the dough into 16 balls, about 1 Tablespoon each.
5. Energy balls can be eaten right away or refrigerated for up to 5 days.

Tips

• Use sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter and maple syrup instead of honey for an allergy-friendly version.
• Flaxseed is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for brain and heart health. Each serving of this recipe provides about 1 Tablespoon of ground flaxseed.

Recipe adapted from Heaton H. n.d. “No-Bake Energy Bites.”