Energy Bites
No-bake bites you roll and chill — edible cookie dough protein bites, s'more energy bites, PB&J energy bites, Samoa energy bites — for busy afternoons.
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snackIngredients
- 2 Cups Oat flour
- 1/3 Cup Protein powder
- 1/2 Cup Nut butter melted and slightly cooked
- 4 Tablespoons Maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 Cup Milk
- 1/4 cup or 1/3 cup Optional mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- 1Line a baking sheet or plate with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
- 2In a large bowl, whisk together the oat flour and protein powder. Using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, stir in the nut butter, maple syrup, vanilla, and milk. The mixture should be like a cookie dough consistency— come together, but shouldn't be sticky. If it's too dry, add 1 Tablespoon milk. Stir in the chocolate chips, if desired.
- 3Using a cookie scoop or spoon, grab 1.5-2 Tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Set the rolled balls on the baking sheet or plate as you finish the rest. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- 4Notes Make Ahead Instructions: These bites are freezer friendly. Place in an airtight container or bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Oat Flour: If you don't have oat flour, not to worry— it's easy to make! Simply add old-fashioned oats to a food processor or blender until a flour texture. Then, measure out 2 cups. Protein Powder: Use your preferred protein powder, this one and this one are my favorite. If you use a vanilla flavor, decrease the vanilla to 1 teaspoon in the recipe. Depending on the protein powder used, you may need slightly more milk since some soak up more moisture than others. Nut Butter: Any nut butter can be used however depending on the kind can alter the taste. I typically use cashew butter for a more mild taste. If you use a natural butter, be sure to mix it prior and you may need slightly less milk. Milk: I've made these with unsweetened almond milk, oat milk, skim milk, and 1% milk. Chocolate Chips: These are optional (though 100% recommended)— I always go for Enjoy Life brand.
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These come together in one bowl with oats, nut butter, and something sweet, and they keep in the fridge all week. That's the whole reason they earn a spot on a busy kitchen counter.
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Quick Tips
- 1
Chill the dough first
Let the mixed bowl sit in the fridge 20 to 30 minutes before rolling. Cold dough stops sticking to your hands.
- 2
Warm the nut butter
Microwave nut butter 15 to 20 seconds so it stirs in evenly instead of leaving dry pockets of oats.
- 3
Fix a crumbly batch
If the dough won't hold, add milk or water 1 tablespoon at a time until it presses together in your palm.
- 4
Use a cookie scoop
A 1-tablespoon scoop gives you about 18 to 20 even bites and keeps them the same size for grabbing.
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