Oatmeal Almond Bites

almond butter

🥗Healthier: peanut butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Sunflower seed butter is often more affordable and nut-free.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup provides a similar sweetness with a different flavor.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: cocoa nibs

Cocoa nibs are less sweet and provide a crunch.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Peanuts are generally less expensive and still provide crunch.

In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, dried cranberries, toasted slivered almonds, flax seed, and cinnamon.

Add honey (about 3 to 5 tablespoons) and almond butter to the mixture.

Optionally, add a small amount of peanut butter to adjust the consistency, but do not add too much as it can be overwhelming.

Mix everything together by hand until well combined.

If the mixture is too dry and crumbly, add a tablespoon of canola oil to help it stick together better.

Roll the mixture into balls by squeezing it together with your hands, rather than rolling it, to ensure they hold their shape.

Place the formed balls aside and allow them to sit for 30 minutes in the refrigerator to firm up and let the flavors combine.

After chilling, the nibbles can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge.

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