Nut Free Energy Bites Recipe

Nut Free Energy Bites Recipe

This recipe is found in the School Year Survival Cookbook by Laura Keogh, and Ceri Marsh, and adapted by Andrea Holwegner. A great take-along, or add to lunches as a dessert or snack idea. You can even get the little chef in your home to help make these.

Makes about 22 balls.

What you need:

• 1 cup oats
• 2/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1 Tbsp chia seeds
• 1/2 cup ground flax
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup sunflower butter (OR: 1/2 cup WOW butter, plus 1/4 cup vegetable oil)
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

How to make:

1. In bowl, mix all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least half an hour.
2. Once everthing is chilled, roll into 1-inch balls, and store in fridge, in sealed container.

Per Each Energy Bite:

• Calories – 118
• Fat – 6.5 g
• Carbohydrates – 13 g
• Fibre -2 g
• Protein – 3.2 g