Energy Bites
Ingredients
· 1 cup rolled oats
· 1/2 cup shredded coconut (lightly toasted)
· 1/2 cup hemp seeds
· 1/2 raw cacao nibs
· 1/2 cup sunbutter
· 1/2 cup ground flax seed ( or chia seeds)
· 1/3 cup honey (local raw honey is best)
· 1 tsp. vanilla
Directions
Method:
Stir all ingredients together in a medium bowl until thoroughly mixed. Let chill in the refrigerator for half an hour. Once chilled, roll into balls or squares of whatever size you would like Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.
Makes about 20-25 balls.
Notes
Substitution ideas:
Almond butter, Natural Peanut butter,etc for the sunbutter
Chia seeds (whole) or wheat germ in place of some or all of the flax seed
Do not substitute agave nectar for the honey (not as healthy and won't hold together as well)
Some other fun substitutions for the chocolate chips (or in addition to them) could include:
chopped dried fruit (apricots, dates, raisins, etc.)
berries(cranberries, cherries, etc.)
chopped almonds, pecans, or sunflower seeds
If you end up needing to omit one of the dry ingredients (such as coconut or flax),just add in some extra of whatever other dry ingredient is remaining (for example, the oats). If you feel like your energy bites are too dry, just add in extra honey or almond butter.