Chocolate PB Energy Bites | No Sugar, No Gluten

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter is lower in sugar and offers a different flavor profile.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener that provides a unique taste.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: cocoa nibs

Dark chocolate chips have less sugar and more antioxidants.

coconut flakes

🥗Healthier: unsweetened coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: oat flour

Unsweetened coconut flakes reduce sugar content while maintaining texture.

Wash your hands before starting.

In a bowl, combine 1 cup of gluten-free rolled oats.

Add 1/3 cup of unsweetened shredded coconut to the bowl.

Mix in 1/4 cup of flax seeds and 1/4 cup of chia seeds.

Add 1 cup of unsweetened peanut butter to the mixture.

Pour in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and add 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

Add 1/2 cup of maple flavored monk fruit sweetener to the mixture.

Mix the ingredients together until well combined, using low speed to avoid splattering.

Roll the mixture into balls about 1.5 inches in diameter.

Roll half of the balls in 1/2 cup of chopped peanuts and the other half in dark cocoa powder.

Place the energy bites in the freezer to firm up.

Serve with fresh berries for breakfast or as a snack.

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