No-Bake Peanut Butter and Jelly Energy Bites
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup creamy salted peanut butter (or almond, cashew, or sunbutter)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (or sub finely chopped dates)
- 2 Tbsp vegan protein powder (optional - just omit if you don’t have any)
- 1 1/4 cup gluten-free rolled oats
- 2 1/2 Tbsp flaxseed meal
- 2 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1/4 cup dried fruit (i.e. dried strawberries, cherries, blueberries, cranberries)
Preparation
To a large mixing bowl, add peanut butter, maple syrup, protein powder, rolled oats, flaxseed meal, chia seeds, and dried fruit of choice. Mix until well combined. If too dry or crumbly, add more peanut butter or maple syrup. If too sticky or wet, add a little more oats or flaxseed meal.
Chill in the refrigerator for 5 minutes. Then scoop out 1.5 tablespoon amounts and roll into balls. The dough should yield about 13 to 14 balls.
Enjoy immediately and store well-sealed leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 1 month or more.
