Energy bites for any time of day
My breakfast preference is odd to say the least—I’m not a huge eater until about noon & I’m not crazy about breakfast food (bagels don’t count, I could eat those any time of day). However, I can’t just jump into a salad—some kind of breakfast-oriented food has to pass my lips before I allow lunch in.
I inherited a delicious “energy bite” recipe from my mom during quarantine that packs protein, nutrients & flavor into the perfectly-sized amount for a quick, on-the-go breakfast. If you’re anything like me, you now have permission to focus your energy on lunch.
Ingredients:
1 cup Old Fashioned Quaker Oats (or the rolled oats of your preference)
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter of your choosing (you can sub almond or other nut butter if you prefer)
1/2 cup flax seeds
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or carob chips
1/3 cup honey
1 tbsp. chia seeds
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Directions:
Mix all ingredients together in a medium mixing bowl
Form into small balls—about the size of a golf ball
Refrigerate overnight (or freeze if you want to save for the coming weeks)
Enjoy!
