These energy bites can serve as a protein-packed breakfast or healthy snack! They’re quick, easy to make, easy to carry around, and a nutritious alternative to many store-bought granola bars.

Makes approx. 12 bites

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup oatmeal
  • ⅔ cup nut butter of choice (peanut butter, almond butter, etc.) or sunflower seed butter for nut-free option
  • ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
  • ½ cup flaxseed meal
  • ¼ cup sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
  • 2 Tbsp agave nectar or honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup coconut flakes

Directions:

Add all the ingredients to a bowl and mix well.

Roll the mixture into tablespoon-sized balls.

Let sit in the fridge for 15 minutes before serving. The energy bites can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.