This simple and handy make-ahead mixture will speed up the process of making healthy homemade energy bites. The recipe creates about 7 cups of dry mix and is enough to make 4 batches of energy bites. You can also use the mix to make three different flavors of energy bites.
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Energy Bites
Author: Beverly
Ingredients:
4cupsQuick Oats
1-1/2cupsMilled Flax Seed
2-1/2cupsUnsweetened Coconut Flakes
To make a batch of energy bites you will use the following:
1/2cupPeanut Butter
1/3cupHoney
1tspVanilla Extract
1-3/4cupsEnergy Bite Mix
Three different flavor options by using one of the following add-ins:
1/4cupCocoa Powder for a chocolate version
1/3cupMini Chips for a chip version
1/3cupGolden Raisins for a dried fruit version
Instructions:
Combine the oats, flax seed, and coconut flakes in a large mixing bowl.
Store the mixture in a covered container until ready to use. (I store mine in two quart size mason jars)
To make a batch of energy bites combine the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl and then stir in the 1-3/4 cups of the dry mix.
Decide which flavor of energy bites you would like to make (chocolate version, chip version, or dried fruit version) by stirring in one of the flavor add-ins.
Then roll the mixture in small balls. Each batch should make about 20 energy bites.