Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bites

 Simple and delicious, these gluten-free, kid-approved bites are a perfect on-the-go snack. They are loaded with healthy fats, protein, and carbohydrates that all work together to keep both your energy up and tummy full.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bites

Makes 16 servings

1 serving is 1 energy bite

Nutritional info for 1 bite

94 calories, 4.2g protein, 9.5g carbs, 4.8g fat, 4.2g sugar, 1.6g fiber

Ingredients

• ½ cup medjool dates
• 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
• 3 tablespoons all natural peanut butter
• 1½ scoops chocolate protein powder (see notes)
• 1¼ cups gluten-free rolled oats

Method

1. Soak medjool dates in water for 30 minutes. Drain water and put dates in a food processor or blender.

2. To the food processor, add coconut oil, peanut butter, and protein powder. Turn processor on and blend until mixture is smooth.

3. Spoon mixture into a mixing bowl and stir in oats until all ingredients are well combined.

4. Using your hands, roll about 1 tablespoon of mixture into a ball. Place on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Repeat this step until 16 balls are made.

5. Place energy bites in the fridge until ready to eat!

*These will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to a month.

Notes:

• To omit protein powder, use 1/4 cup cacao powder in its place. It won't be as sweet so if you want to keep the sweetness, add about 1/4 cup coconut sugar.