How To Make No-Bake Energy Bites By MasterChef Jr. Contestant Matthew Smith

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.

Introduce the recipe for no-bake energy bites.

Measure and add 1 cup of dried oats to a mixing bowl.

Add 1/2 cup of flaxseeds to the bowl.

Add 1/4 cup of chia seeds to the bowl.

Add 2/3 cup of coconut flakes to the bowl.

Add a pinch of salt to the mixture.

Add 1/4 cup of dark chocolate to the bowl.

Stir the dry ingredients together with a spatula.

Measure and add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the mixture.

Add 1/2 cup of agave to the bowl.

Add almond butter to the mixture, ensuring no peanut butter is used.

Mix the ingredients together using hands until well combined.

Check the mixture by forming a small ball; if it doesn’t stick together, it’s not ready.

Refrigerate the mixture for about 20 minutes.

Form the mixture into balls, making them larger for longer-lasting bites or smaller for bite-size pieces.

Store the energy bites in a container for up to one week.

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