Bite-sized, no-bake snacks packed with peanut butter, oats, and chocolate chips for quick energy.
# Ingredient List:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
03 - 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
→ Add-ins
04 - 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
05 - 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
06 - 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of salt
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, mix the oats, ground flaxseed, shredded coconut if using, and salt until evenly distributed.
02 - Incorporate peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract, stirring thoroughly until the mixture becomes sticky and uniform.
03 - Gently fold in mini chocolate chips ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
04 - Using clean hands or a cookie scoop, shape the mixture into one-inch diameter balls.
05 - Place the formed bites on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
