No Bake Energy Bites
Easy grab and go energy source to take on the run!
INGREDIENTS:
- ½ cup quick or rolled oats
- ½ cup rice krispies
- ¼ cup ground flax
- 2 tbsp hemp hearts
- 2 tbsp slivered almonds
- 2 tbsp dried cranberries or raisins
- sprinkle ground cinnamon (optional)
- ½ cup peanut butter (nut butter)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla
DIRECTIONS:
In a medium mixing bowl combine: quick or rolled oats, rice krispies, ground flax, hemp hearts, slivered almonds, dried cranberries/raisins, sprinkle cinnamon
(optional).
Add in softened nut butter (room temperature works fine), maple syrup or honey, and one tsp of vanilla (or more if you like vanilla). Mix until well combined (using your hands works best).
Form into balls (using an ice cream scoop usually makes consistent size balls). Makes 10-12 balls. Refrigerate or freeze in an airtight container.
Kids can help by:
- mixing ingredients together
- rolling into balls
- older kids can measure ingredients
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