No Bake Bites (cookies)

No bake energy bites are packed with protein and fiber

Healthy Benefits

Oats, via their high fiber content, removes bad cholesterol without affecting the good cholesterol. It has the highest protein level of any grain.

It's a low calorie food which can help stop cravings and stays in your stomach longer making you feel full longer.

It stabilizes blood sugar and reduces risk of diabetes (type 2). The high fiber and complex carbohydrates slow down the conversion of this whole food to simple sugars.

Ingredients   116 calories per serving (serves about 20)
1 cup oatmeal 
2/3 cup coconut flakes
1/2 cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
1/2 cup ground flaxseed 
1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 chia seed egg (1 Tbspn chia seeds + 3 Tbspn water) stir and wait 3 minutes. This is the binder.
1 tsp. vanilla extract (you may want to leave this out since vanilla extract contain alcohol)

Preparation

- Mix all ingredients together, pack tightly and chill in refrigerator for at 30 minutes.

Note to vegan chef

- You can substitute the chocolate with apricots, dates, raisins, cranberries, walnuts. I pack them into shape by using a sandwich bag over my left hand and the back end of a large spoon in my right hand.

No bake energy bites

Nutrition: (per 1 serving)

Alternate Variation

This variation has cashews and it has a smoother texture (the oats and cashews are blended).

Ingredients:

2/3 cups of raw cashews

1/3 cup of oatmeal, grind in blender

1 teaspoon of vanilla

2 tbspn maple syrup

1 flaxseed egg (binder)

1/4 cup of chocolate chips

Grind cashews and oatmeal in blender. In bowl, combine all ingredients and stir. Shape into small balls and chill for 30 minutes. 

Inspired by  Gimme Some Oven

Reference:  Calorie Count