I first tried these tasty energy bites after a paddle match this fall. The woman who made them was telling our team how her busy kids gobble them up (and we did too)! I love the fact that these no-bake bites are packed with protein and seeds which help keep me full so I snack less. They are nutritious, yet taste like a delicious cookie. Serve as after school snacks or a before hockey energy boost, or even with your morning coffee. These are so simple to make, even I was successful on my first try. Keep a bowlful in your fridge for easy access. You and your kids will thank me!

Cookie Dough Energy Bites

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Additional Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

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Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 2 cups flaked unsweetened coconut
• 1/2 cup peanut butter (extra as needed)
• 1/2 cup honey (extra as needed)
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Pulse the oats and the coconut until coarsely ground.
   
2. Add peanut butter, honey, chia seeds, salt, vanilla, and chocolate chips. Pulse again until well-mixed and the chocolate chips are cut into smaller pieces.
3. Roll into balls. (If it’s too dry, just add a little more honey / peanut butter and mix again – I usually just eyeball the amounts until it gets sticky enough).
   
4. Freeze until solid. Store in freezer or refrigerator.