If you are struggling to find a healthy and nourishing snack, these no bake energy bites are the perfect option! They are quick and easy to make, with relatively simple ingredients. You can also keep these energy bites in the freezer for up to three months, making them easy to have on hand for a healthy choice.
A Satisfying Snack
The rolled oats provide slow-digesting carbohydrates that deliver steady energy, which can help prevent mid-afternoon energy crashes. The combination of protein from peanut butter and protein powder, and the fibre from the oats and flaxseed, also makes this a satiating snack. This helps to manage your hunger levels throughout the day.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 fats are essential fatty acids that are important for immune function and lowering risk of heart disease. They are also important for brain, nerve, and eye development in infants. You can find omega-3 in foods such as fish, nuts, canola and soybean oils, and flaxseed. By adding flaxseed to the energy bites, it provides a boost of both omega-3 and fibre, making a heart healthy option.
No-Bake Energy Bites
Yields: 24 bites
Prep time: 5 minutes
Freeze Time: 1 hours
Difficulty: 1/3 – Easy
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups rolled oats
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed
- ¼ cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
Steps
- In a large bowl, combine oats, flaxseed, and protein powder. Mix until combined.
- Add peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix well. Add in the chocolate chips and mix until evenly distributed.
- Roll the mixture into 1 inch balls and place in even rows on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for 1 hour until set.
- Once set, enjoy! You can store the energy balls in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze.
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- Adapted from: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/239969/no-bake-energy-bites/
