Least Of These Recipe: No-Bake Energy Bites

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers healthy fats and protein, while sunflower seed butter is nut-free.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener, while agave syrup is often less expensive.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: cocoa nibs

Dark chocolate chips provide antioxidants, while cocoa nibs are a lower-cost option.

coconut flakes

🥗Healthier: unsweetened coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: toasted coconut

Unsweetened coconut is healthier, while toasted coconut can be cheaper.

Start with 2 cups of rolled oats in a bowl.

Add 1/4 cup of dried fruit, such as dates.

Pour in 1/2 cup of applesauce.

Add natural peanut butter to the mixture.

Mix the ingredients together using your hands, wearing gloves for hygiene.

Once mixed, take small chunks of the mixture and roll them into bite-sized balls.

Place the rolled bites on a plate or tray.

Refrigerate for about an hour to help them firm up, or freeze them for quicker snacking.

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