CHOCOLATE-COVERED ALMOND These delicious little no bake energy bites are the perfect healthy snack!

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CHOCOLATE-COVERED ALMOND These delicious little no bake energy bites are the perfect healthy snack! PREP: 15 MINS TOTAL: 15 MINS YIELD: ABOUT _ 14-16, 1 ENERGY BITES Example: 4t e1t+1t.

chips 1. Stir all ingredients together in a medium bowl until thoroughly mixed. Cover and let chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes. 2.

1 CHOCOLATE-COVERED ALMOND These delicious little no bake energy bites are the perfect healthy snack! PREP: 15 MINS TOTAL: 15 MINS YIELD: ABOUT _ 14-16, 1 ENERGY BITES Example: 4t e1t+1t. 1 cup ground (dry) oatmeal (old-fashioned oats) 1/2 cup ground almonds 1 ½ Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup honey 1/2 cup almond butter ½ cup mini chocolate chips 1. Stir all ingredients together in a medium bowl until thoroughly mixed. Cover and let chill in the refrigerator for minutes. 2. Once chilled, scoop with a 1 cookie scoop, roll into balls. Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week. NOTE: This recipe hasn't been tested with a natural/no-stir almond butter -- you may need more dry ingredients if you use one. I used Jif almond butter in this recipe. RECIPE SOURCE: Cheleasmessyapron.com

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER These delicious little no bake energy bites are the perfect healthy snack! PREP: 10 MINS TOTAL: 10 MINS YIELD: ABOUT _ 20-25, 1 ENERGY BITES Example: 4t e1t+1t.

nibs) 1/3 cup honey 1 Tablespoon chia seeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2. Stir all ingredients together in a medium bowl until thoroughly mixed.

2 CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER These delicious little no bake energy bites are the perfect healthy snack! PREP: 10 MINS TOTAL: 10 MINS YIELD: ABOUT _ 20-25, 1 ENERGY BITES Example: 4t e1t+1t. 1 cup (dry) ground old-fashioned oats 2/3 cup toasted unsweetened coconut flakes 1/2 cup peanut butter or soy butter 1/2 cup ground flax seed 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (or cacao nibs) 1/3 cup honey 1 Tablespoon chia seeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2. Stir all ingredients together in a medium bowl until thoroughly mixed. Cover and let chill in the refrigerator for half an hour. 2. Once chilled, scoop with a 1 cookie scoop, roll into balls. Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week. RECIPE SOURCE: GIMME SOME OVEN

honey 1/2 cup roasted hazelnuts, chopped 2 Tbsp. ground flax seeds 1 Tbsp. chia seeds 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. salt 1.

3 NUTELLA ENERGY BITES These delicious no bake energy bites get an extra chocolate and hazelnut kick with some Nutella! PREP: 15 MINS TOTAL: 15 MINS YIELD: ABOUT _ 20-25, 1 ENERGY BITES 1 1/2 cups ground dry old-fashioned oats 2/3 cup Nutella 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut 1/3 cup honey 1/2 cup roasted hazelnuts, chopped 2 Tbsp. ground flax seeds 1 Tbsp. chia seeds 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. salt 1. Stir all ingredients together in a medium bowl until thoroughly mixed. Cover and let chill in the refrigerator for half an hour. 2. Once chilled, scoop with a 1 cookie scoop, roll into balls. Enjoy immediately, or refrigerate in a covered container. RECIPE SOURCE: GIMME SOME OVEN

4 TRAIL MIX ENERGY BITES Your trail mix just turned into cute and delicious little energy bites! PREP: 10 MINS TOTAL: 10 MINS YIELD: ABOUT _ 20-25, 1 ENERGY BITES 1 cup ground old-fashioned oats 1//2 cup creamy natural peanut butter (or soy butter) 1/2 cup dark or semisweet mini chocolate chips 1/2 cup chopped peanuts or almonds 1/2 cup chopped pretzels 1/3 cup honey 1/3 cup raisins or dried cranberries 1/4 cup wheat germ 1 Tbsp. chia seeds 1. Stir all ingredients together in a large bowl until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours. (This step is important -- it makes the mixture easier to shape.) 2. Scoop (1 cookie scoop) & shape into small 1-inch balls. Enjoy immediately, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks. **It is not essential that these be refrigerated, but it helps the balls to keep their shape. RECIPE SOURCE: GIMME SOME OVEN

cups ground old-fashioned oats (dry, not cooked) 1 cup shelled chopped pistachio nuts 1 cup dried cranberries 1/3 cup white mini chocolate chips (optional) 1.

5 CRANBERRY PISTACHIO ENERGY BITES Kick up your energy with these simple and healthy no-bake Cranberry Pistachio Energy Bites! PREP: 15 MINS TOTAL: 15 MINS YIELD: ABOUT _ 30, 1 ENERGY BITES 8 ounces (about 1 packed cup) chopped dates 1/2 cup honey 1 Tablespoon chia seeds 1 Tablespoon ground flax seeds pinch of salt 1 1/2 cups ground old-fashioned oats (dry, not cooked) 1 cup shelled chopped pistachio nuts 1 cup dried cranberries 1/3 cup white mini chocolate chips (optional) 1. Combine the dates, honey, chia seeds, flax seeds and salt in a food processor, and pulse until smooth and combined. You should be able to stir the mixture -- if it is too thick, add in another tablespoon or two of honey. 2. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl, and stir in the oats, pistachios, dried cranberries, and white chocolate chips until evenly combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. 3. Using a 1 cookie scoop, scoop cooled mixture to shape it into balls. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. (Storing them in the refrigerator especially helps the energy bites hold their shape.) RECIPE SOURCE: GIMME SOME OVEN

cinnamon 1/4 cup peanut butter (or soy butter) 1/4 cup canned pumpkin ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 2 T. maple syrup 1 T. honey 1 t. vanilla 1 T. mini chocolate chips INSTRUCTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4.

6 PUMPKIN PIE ENERGY BITES If you are looking for a healthy, dessert-like snack that is full of fall flavor then give these a try! PREP: 10 MINS TOTAL: 25 MINS YIELD: ABOUT _ 20, 1 ENERGY BITES INGREDIENTS 1 cup ground old fashioned oats 1/4 cup flax meal 1 1/2 t. cinnamon 1/4 cup peanut butter (or soy butter) 1/4 cup canned pumpkin ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 2 T. maple syrup 1 T. honey 1 t. vanilla 1 T. mini chocolate chips INSTRUCTIONS In a medium sized bowl combine all of the ingredients. Stir together all of the ingredients until thoroughly combined. Place the mixture in the fridge for 15 minutes. Using a 1 cookie scoop, scoop & roll the mixture into balls. Store the Pumpkin Pie Energy Bites in an airtight container lined with wax paper. Keep them in the freezer for up to a month. You can keep these in the fridge, but I found that the texture became a little soft and sticky. RECIPE SOURCE: DANAE HALLIDAY

hemp hearts 2 T chia seeds 2 tsp cinnamon 2 T maple syrup INSTRUCTIONS 1. Stir all ingredients together in a medium bowl until thoroughly mixed.

7 APPLE ALMOND ENERGY BITES If you are looking for a healthy, dessert-like snack that is full of fall flavor then give these a try! PREP: 10 MINS TOTAL: 10 MINS YIELD: ABOUT _ 20, 1 ENERGY BITES INGREDIENTS 2 cups gluten free rolled oats, ground 1 apple, grated 1 cup almond butter 2 T hemp hearts 2 T chia seeds 2 tsp cinnamon 2 T maple syrup INSTRUCTIONS 1. Stir all ingredients together in a medium bowl until thoroughly mixed. Cover and let chill in the refrigerator for half an hour. 2. Once chilled, scoop with a 1 cookie scoop, roll into balls. Store these in the fridge or freezer. RECIPE SOURCE: mywholefoodlife.com

Super Seed Chocolate Protein Bites by Angela Liddon Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: chill time: 20 minutes Keywords: freeze no bake raw cookies dessert quick snack nut-free gluten-free soy-free

8 Super Seed Chocolate Protein Bites by Angela Liddon Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: chill time: 20 minutes Keywords: freeze no bake raw cookies dessert quick snack nut-free gluten-free soy-free sugar-free vegan vegetarian dates Nut-free chocolate energy bites featuring hemp, sesame, and chia seeds! Ingredients (16 bites) 1 cup packed pitted Medjool dates (12-13 large) 1/4 cup hulled hemp seed 1/4 cup chia seed 1/4 cup sesame seed 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon fine grain sea salt, or to taste 1/4 cup raw cacao nibs (or mini dark chocolate chips) Instructions 1. Add dates into processor and process until a chunky paste forms. 2. Add in the hemp, chia, sesame, cocoa, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Process until thoroughly combined. Pulse in the cacao nibs. The dough should be sticky when pressed between your fingers. If it s not sticky enough to shape into balls, add a small amount of water (a teaspoon at a time) and process until it comes together. 3. Shape dough into small balls (about 16) and freeze for 20 minutes or so until firm. Store leftovers in the freezer until your next snack attack hits. Recipe by Oh She Glows at

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MATCHA PROTEIN SHAKE MATCHA ENERGY BALLS 15 MINS 20 MINS 14 BALLS - ¾ cup of cashews* - ¼ cup of pistachios* (shelled) - ¼ cup of pistachios* (chopped) - 10 pited dates - ¼ cup of shredded coconut - 1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)