I am constantly looking for quick and easy ways to get a little more energy in my life. I love to snack, but if I don’t have something healthy ready and available, I sometimes make bad choices… like eating a handful of chocolate chips or not eating at all. When my family and I did our 30 days of real food, I loved to have 3 smaller meals with some snacks in between. So I did a lot of research on simple, healthy snacks. I discovered energy bites. They seem to be very popular right now. There are so many different combinations of flavors and they are quick to make.
When its all mixed together, it looks like a really yummy, no-bake cookie and it tastes like a yummy, no-bake cookie, but it is definitely much healthier than a no-bake cookie. So you don’t feel guilty for eating 4-5 energy balls.
Peanut Butter & Almond Coconut Energy Bites
Ingredients for the Peanut Butter Bites:
2 cups oatmeal
3/4 cup ground flaxseed
1/4 cup cocoa
1 cup coconut
1 cup peanut butter
2/3 cup honey
1/2 cup chocolate chips
2 tsp vanilla
Ingredients for the Almond Coconut Bites:
1 cup oatmeal
1/2 cup ground flaxseed
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 cup coconut
1/2 cup almond butter
1/3 cup honey
Instructions:
1. Mix all the ingredients well.
2. Form into 1 inch balls and eat.
3. Store in the fridge.
I got the idea for these Almond Coconut Energy Bites when I looked into my pantry and saw some almond butter that I’ve had for several months, but I just haven’t known what to use it for.
I’ve been on a coconut kick lately… I love coconut, but I wanted something a little different. So I decided to try almonds and coconuts. Seemed like a pretty logical pairing, to me.
Both recipes are low carb, low sugar and they are a good source of protein, fiber, iron and calcium. These help fight my constant sugar cravings and I really look forward to having them as a snack.
YUM, I love these energy balls! Perfect snack and so easy to make! 🙂
I love them, too! They give the energy to keep trudging along! Thanks for commenting 🙂