Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Bites

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/4 cups uncooked oats, Quick Oats ( or mix of reg and quick)

• 1/2 cup all natural peanut butter (or almond butter)

• 2 Tbsp of flax meal or chia seeds

• 1/3 cup Maple Syrup or honey

• 1 teaspoon vanilla

• 1/4 teaspoon of salt

• Add 1/2 cup mini dark chocolate chips, or cacao nibs

  Note: To make it more of a trail mix bite, add a tbsp of choc chips, 1/4 cup of chopped nuts and dried cranberries.

METHOD

Mix everything together in a bowl, place in refrigerator for about 30 minutes ( this makes it easier to roll ) then roll into 1-inch balls with a cookie scoop or teaspoon. You can roll in shredded coconut for variety. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator or freeze.

A tasty treat!