Coconut Energy Bites | Step-By-Step Recipe

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

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

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener, while agave is often more affordable.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: cocoa nibs

Dark chocolate chips provide antioxidants, while cocoa nibs are less sweet.

shredded coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: toasted coconut

Unsweetened coconut flakes reduce sugar intake, while toasted coconut adds flavor.

Mix peanut butter and honey in a large bowl until smooth.

Add oats, shredded coconut, and chia seeds to the bowl.

Stir in vanilla extract and salt until well combined.

Fold in chocolate chips gently to avoid breaking them.

Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to firm up.

Scoop out small portions of the mixture and roll into balls.

Place the energy balls on a parchment-lined tray.

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set before serving.

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