Almond Butter Oatmeal Energy Bites With Mix-Ins

A high-protein energy bite with lots of good fat, customizable to your tastes. You can substitute any nut butter for the almond butter. Add your own mix-in twists! Store them in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 mins
• Total Time: 21 mins
• Calories: 217 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ cup honey
• ¼ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
• 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
• 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
• 1 cup almond butter
• 1 pinch salt, or to taste (Optional)
• 1 ¼ cups rolled oats, ground
• ¼ cup quinoa flakes
• ¼ cup walnuts, finely chopped
• ¼ cup dried sweetened cranberries, finely chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Microwave almond butter in a microwave-safe bowl until softened, about 45 seconds. Stir the softened almond butter until smooth; add honey and mix until smooth and creamy. Stir oats, quinoa flakes, cocoa powder, and salt into butter mixture.

Step 2

Stir coconut, ground flax seeds, hemp seeds, walnuts, and cranberries into oat mixture. Knead dough by hand until well blended.

Step 3

Shape small, bite-sized squares out of the dough, about 2 teaspoonfuls each, and place on a serving dish. Refrigerate until serving.