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Peanut Butter Energy Bites

No food processor? No problem. These delicious nuggets of chocolate and peanut butter require nothing more than a bowl, spoon, and measuring cup – perfect for snack or dessert emergencies.

CourseSnack
CuisineSnacks

Servings	Prep Time
18Bites	25Minutes

Servings	Prep Time
18Bites	25Minutes

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

1Cup Quick oatsUse gluten-free oats if avoiding gluten.
1/3Cup Ground flax seeds
2Tablespoons Chia seeds
1/2Teaspoon Cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

1/2Cup Crunchy peanut butterI use Adam’s Natural PB.
1/4Cup Honey or agave nectar
1/2Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Optional

3Tablespoons Mini chocolate chips

Instructions

Combine dry ingredients in medium mixing bowl.
Slightly warm peanut butter in microwave or on stove top.
Combine peanut butter with remaining wet ingredients and stir into oat mixture. Stir well, then add in chocolate chips if desired.
Roll mixture into 1-tablespoon size balls, adding more oats if it is too sticky to work with.
Refrigerate in sealed container (if they make it that far).