Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Bites

Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Bites

Course: In Our Kitchen, Recipes, Snacks, BreakfastDifficulty: Easy
Pieces

25

pieces
Prep time

2

minutes
Cooking time

10

minutes
Total time

12

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter

  • ¼ cup agave syrup

  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ¼ cup ground flaxseed

  • 1 cup of old fashioned rolled oats

  • ⅔ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

  • 1 cup puffed rice cereal

  • Pinch of salt

Directions

  • Add peanut butter, agave syrup, vanilla, salt in a large mixing bowl and stir to combine.
  • Add the flaxseed and chocolate chips and mix in.
  • Once combined, add all the rice cereal and slowly add oats a ¼ cup at a time until a stiff dough forms.
  • Using a small scoop or tablespoon, scoop dough into little mounds onto a parchment lined cookie sheet.
  • Take each mound and roll between palms until a smooth ball forms. Arrange on a cookie sheet and freeze for at least one hour to set bites.
  • After they are set store in airtight container in either refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 1 month.

Recipe Video

Notes

  • If you prefer to enjoy your oatmeal hot, microwave for 1 minute before topping with diced apples.