ALMOND BUTTER OATMEAL ENERGY BITES WITH MIX-INS

Almond Butter Oatmeal Energy Bites With Mix-Ins image

A high-protein energy bite with lots of good fat, customizable to your tastes. You can substitute any nut butter for the almond butter. Add your own mix-in twists! Store them in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Provided by iloveonions

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Granola Bar Recipes

Time 21m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup almond butter
½ cup honey
1 ¼ cups rolled oats, ground
¼ cup quinoa flakes
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 pinch salt, or to taste
¼ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
2 tablespoons hemp seeds
¼ cup walnuts, finely chopped
¼ cup dried sweetened cranberries, finely chopped

Steps:

Microwave almond butter in a microwave-safe bowl until softened, about 45 seconds. Stir the softened almond butter until smooth; add honey and mix until smooth and creamy. Stir oats, quinoa flakes, cocoa powder, and salt into butter mixture.
Stir coconut, ground flax seeds, hemp seeds, walnuts, and cranberries into oat mixture. Knead dough by hand until well blended.
Shape small, bite-sized squares out of the dough, about 2 teaspoonfuls each, and place on a serving dish. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 87.5 mg, Sugar 11.9 g