Energy bites recipe

I’ve seen this recipe floating around Pinterest for a while now and I’m kicking myself for not making it sooner!  The truth is that this recipe calls for a lot of things that I don’t have hanging out in my cabinet on a regular basis so I was skeptical of purchasing all these ingredients and then not liking how they tasted.  When Kaitlyn came to town last weekend and had some of the energy bites with her, it was the perfect chance to try them without buying everything first.  And I’m here to tell you that they’re delicious, healthy and an easy snack.  Perfect for a breastfeeding mama or a daddy who never has time to sit down to eat lunch at work.

In case you’re like me and not sure where to find things like blue agave nectar (yeah, that’s a thing apparently) just check the baking aisle.  I found all this crazy stuff there.  And when you mix it all together, it tastes delicious!

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Energy Bites

energy bites pinterest graphic

Time

prep time: 10 minutes; 10 minutes
total time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup old fashioned oats
2/3 cup coconut flakes, toasted*
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup ground flax seed
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/3 cup blue agave nectar (honey can be used instead)
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

Stir all ingredients together in a medium bowl until thoroughly mixed.  Cover and let chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Once chilled, roll into one inch balls.  Store in air tight container.

*Coconut flakes can be purchased already toasted.  For a much lower price, you can purchase coconut flakes that aren’t toasted and toast them on your own.  I put mine on a cookie sheet for about 3 minutes in the oven that was already at 400 degrees.  Kaitlyn toasts hers on the stove top.  

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  • I made a similar recipe for the first time about a month ago and I have made it 4 times since. They are so good! They are the perfect snack in the evening too. Filling, yet tasty. :)

  • Stacey Skrysak

    Looks delicious! I have a huge back of chia seeds in my pantry that I use for smoothies…I’ve been looking for another recipe to try them in. Thanks!

  • Rachel Stokes

    Oh I have been the same. I didn’t have most of those ingredients in my pantry but decided to try some anyway after such a long time. I will have to try these ones out though, they look delicious!

  • Oh my goodness, I’m SO excited to try these out!! And I have everything in my pantry to make them – eeekkk!!! I bet these will be great to have on hand when I have a chocolate chip cookie craving hahaha. Thanks for sharing!! xo

  • These look so good!!

  • Tiffany {A Touch of Grace}

    These are just like the ones I make! Aren’t they the best?!

  • Love chia seeds. This souds really good :)
    You have a lovely blog…the kind of blogs I like to read.

    http://jeanettethomsen.se

  • These look sooooo delicious that i’ve pinned them for later

  • Delectable. Pinned for later :)

  • Living on Cloud Nine

    I literally make these all the time and my family gobbles them up so fast! I always have to make sure to hide a couple back from myself, ha ha! Hope you and baby girlie are having an awesome day!