Easy No-Bake Energy Bites with Emma Lovewell

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.

In a medium to large bowl, add whole grain oats.

Add one tablespoon of whey vanilla protein powder.

Add one tablespoon of chia seeds.

Add one tablespoon of ground flax.

Add almond butter (or peanut butter).

Add chocolate chips (instead of raisins).

Add one tablespoon of honey, eyeballing it for sweetness.

Add one teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Add four tablespoons of unsweetened almond milk, checking the consistency as you go.

Mix all ingredients together with a spatula, ensuring everything is well combined.

Use your hands to shape the mixture into balls, adding more almond milk if necessary for consistency.

Roll each ball in coconut flakes for flavor and texture.

This recipe should make about 12 bites.

Store the energy bites in the fridge and snack on them on the go.

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let them set before eating.

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