5 Min Prep
These monster cookie dough energy bites are packed full of protein! Great little post workout treats without all of the sugar
Yield: 16
INGREDIENTS
⅔ c. old fashioned rolled oats
2 tbsp. flaxseed meal
½ c. dry roasted peanuts
½ c. natural creamy or chunky peanut butter
2 tbsp. coconut oil, melted
2-3 tbsp. maple syrup (honey or agave)
1 tsp. vanilla extract
¼ c. mini chocolate chips and M&Ms, combined
DIRECTIONS
Place the dry roasted peanuts, oats and flaxseed in the bowl of a food processor. Grind until the nuts are smooth and the oats are relatively fine. Remove and place into a medium size mixing bowl. Add peanut butter, coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla. Stir until combined. Carefully fold in chocolate chips and M&Ms. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
NOTES
-Peanuts and peanut butter can be substituted for almonds and almond butter.’
ADAPTED LIGHTER VERSION
INGREDIENTS
⅔ c. old fashioned rolled oats
½ c. natural chunky peanut butter
1 tbsp. coconut oil, melted
2 tbsp. maple syrup (honey or agave)
1 tsp. vanilla extract
¼ c. mini chocolate chips