Allison's Famous Peanut Butter Energy Bites

For years I’ve been bringing these peanut butter energy bites with me to nutrition seminars that I give throughout the Chicagoland region. Since the recipe is requested so often, I’m posting it here so I can easily share it with clients and seminar attendees in the future. Enjoy these easy, no-bake treats for some quick pre-workout fuel or as a snack to help avoid the 3pm attack of the hangries!

This recipe was adapted from a recipe found on womensrunning.com

Ingredients:

2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup light agave nectar, maple syrup or honey
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup coconut, shredded (sweetened or unsweetened if desired)
1/8 cup chia seeds
1/4 cup pitted dates
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or cacao nibs

Directions:

1. Place 1 cup oats, agave, peanut butter and coconut into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
2. Place dates, 1 cup oats, and chia seeds in a food processor. Pulse until dates and oats are finely chopped.
3. Add processed mixture to mixture that was set aside and stir well to combine.
4. Add chocolate chips and stir until mixed.
5. Place in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
6. Remove from refrigerator and scoop by heaping spoonful into hands and roll into balls/small bites.
7. Place bites in air tight container and store in refrigerator for up 3 weeks.

Makes about 2 dozen or 24 bites

Nutrition Info per Bite: 110 calories, 15g carbohydrate, 1g fiber, 5g fat, 3g protein