Peanut Butter Energy Bites

Peanut Butter Energy Bites

Peanut Butter Energy Bites are super easy to make, and this recipe calls for just five simple ingredients – soft dates, rich peanut butter, comforting oats, healthy chia seeds, and a splash of vanilla. These are the perfect energy-boosting treats to have in the fridge for a quick breakfast on-the-go or a healthy midday snack.

Ingredients

  • 15Dates, pitted
  • 1/4 cupPeanut Butter, creamy, unsalted
  • 2 tbspWater
  • 1 tspVanilla Extract
  • 1 cupOats, rolled, gluten-free
  • 1 tbspChia Seeds
  • 1/8 tspSea Salt

Directions

  1. Soak the dates in water for 5 hours, then drain, discarding the water.
  2. In your Short Cup, add the soaked dates, peanut butter, water, and vanilla extract. Blend until completely smooth.
  3. Scoop the mixture into a bowl and stir in the oats, chia seeds, and salt. Stir until the mixture is completely even. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  4. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Use a cookie scoop to portion the mixture out onto the cookie sheet. Freeze uncovered for 30 minutes, then roll into balls.
  5. Enjoy!

Nutritional information

Recipe: Creamy Green Strawberry Dream Serving in this recipe:1

  • Calories: 236.6
  • Total Fat: 3.6 g 5.5%
  • Saturated Fat: 0.4 g 1.9%
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg 0%
  • Sodium: 358.7 mg 14.9%
  • Total Carbs: 45.7 g 15.2%
  • Dietary Fiber: 9.9 g 39.4%
  • Sugar: 22.1 g
  • Protein: 8.1 g 16.2%
  • Vitamin A: 481.9% Vitamin C: 244.1%
  • Calcium: 68.5% Iron: 26.1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.