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Power bites

With only five ingredients and a prep time of less than 10 minutes, these chewy peanut butter bites are the ultimate convenient snack option. There’s no need to fire up the oven- just combine a few simple ingredients to make these tasty energy bites. Flax seeds are a “super ingredient” packed with incredible nutrients, like Omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and fiber. They can be found in the dry goods area of most grocery stores. Keep in mind that these are a wonderful afterschool snack option because kids can grab them quickly without making a mess!

Yield
12 Servings
Preparation time
30 minutes
Cooking time
0 minutes
Total time
30 minutes
Ingredients
2/3 C creamy peanut butter
1/2 C semi sweet chocolate chips
1 C old fashioned oats
1/2 C ground flax seeds
Instructions

1. Add all 5 ingredients together in a medium size bowl. Stir to combine thoroughly.

2. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or parchment paper and place in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes.

3. Remove chilled mixture and use a spoon to portion out 12 equal scoops onto a plate. With clean hands, roll each scoop into a ball. Place them on a lined plate in the refrigerator to set for 5 minutes and serve.

Notes

Per Serving: Calories 200, Carbohydrates 16 g, Protein 6 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Sodium 69 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugars 7 g

Chef’s Notes: These peanut butter bites can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a week. In the case of peanut allergy – substitute peanut butter for an alternative nut or seed butter.