
Deluxe Peanut Butter-Oat Energy Bites
adapted from PBFit
Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups quick cook oatmeal
- 3/4 cup Original PB Fit Powdered Peanut Butter
- 3/4 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped honey roasted peanuts
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- Pinch sea salt
- 1/2 cup dried fruit -- I used tart dried cranberries
- 2 tbs. coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
For drizzle:
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp. coconut oil
Directions:
Step 1: Add the oats, PBFit, coconut, chopped peanuts, cinnamon, and sea salt to a large mixing bowl. Add the coconut oil, honey, maple syrup, and vanilla. Stir until the ingredients are combined -- it will be quite sticky. Remove half of the mixture to a second bowl, then add the dried fruit to the remaining half of the mixture. You will now have two flavors of protein balls
Step 2: Spray your hands with a bit of non-stick spray. Use a cookie scoop to form evenly sized protein bites. Roll the mixture into balls and place on a sheet of foil. Repeat until you have approximately 24 balls. To make the chocolate drizzle, place the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small bowl. Heat in the microwave for approximately 1 minute, stirring until the chips are melted and smooth. Use a fork to drizzle chocolate on top of the energy bites.
Step 3: Place the drizzled energy bites on a small patter and place in the fridge so the chocolate can harden and the protein bites become firm. To serve, place on a decorative plate OR inside decorative paper Easter candy cups.
These protein bites are delicious...and full of good-for-you ingredients! The peanut butter and honey flavors are the first thing you taste...then you notice the coconut and chopped peanuts. I made half with and half without the dried cranberries, because not everyone in my family likes dried fruit. I store these protein bites in a covered container in the fridge to ensure a perfect eating consistency -- because they become quite soft at room temperature.
Another great thing about this recipe is that it's totally adaptable to whatever you have in your pantry -- without having to shop for ingredients. Use raisins or dried apricots instead of dried cranberries...chopped pecans or walnuts instead of peanuts...or even add a spoonful of cocoa powder to the base! Have fun -- and let the kiddos help roll the balls or drizzle the chocolate.
Disclosure: PBFit sent me a sample container of their powdered peanut butter to facilitate recipe development for this article. All opinions are solely my own.
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