Make Ahead Mix For Energy Bites
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.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups quick oats
- 1½ cups ground flax seed
- 2½ cups unsweetened coconut flakes
To make the energy snack bites, use the following:
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1¾ cups energy bites mix
Add-ins for different flavor options:
- ¼ cup cocoa powder for a chocolate version
- ⅓ cup mini chips for a chip version
- ⅓ cup golden 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.