No-Bake Energy Bites [Pinterest Inspired]

Could I Pinterest you in -- No-Bake Energy Bites? It shouldn't take much convincing because they are AWESOME!

I found this recipe on pinterest, but it originated at Smashed Peas and Carrots -- and I'm so glad I stumbled across these!



I'm notorious for having a sweet tooth -- but when you're attempting to drop some poundage, picking up the nearest snickers would be heavenly is not the brightest idea!

These were super easy, incredibly tasty, and provide some nutritional value!

Here's the recipe:

1 cup oatmeal

1/2 cup peanut butter (or other nut butter)

1/3 cup honey

1 cup coconut flakes

1/2 cup ground flaxseed

1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

1 tsp vanilla

Start by taking your honey, peanut butter, and oatmeal and putting it into a bowl.







Then add some flax seed, coconut, and chocolate chips --









Finally - add the vanilla --


This is what you'll end up with --

Mix it well, and put in the refrigerator for a half hour -- this allows the mixture to set.



Remove from the fridge - roll the mixture to form your Energy Bites!


VOILA!! Enjoy.




Note: These should remain in the fridge for no more than a week [not that they'd last that long anyway -- so yummy!] Also, you can mix it up by changing the "Add ins" [use raisins, crushed nuts, etc.]

Happy Snacking!

--T