Thursday, October 30, 2014

Energy Bites


1 cup almonds
1 cup oats
1 cup pecans
2 scoops protein powder
½ tsp. salt
½ cup dates
½ cup chocolate chips
¼ cup plain Greek yogurt

Mix-In Options:

Almond Joy
1/3 cup shredded coconut
1 Tbsp. coconut oil
1 Tbsp. honey

Butter Finger
1 Tbsp. ground flaxseed
1 Tbsp. peanut butter
1 Tbsp. real maple syrup

In a food processor, process almonds, oats, pecans, protein powder, salt and any optional dry mix-in ingredients (flaxseed, shredded coconut or PB2) to a fine meal.  Pulse in dates then chocolate chips until finely incorporated.  With food processor on, gradually add Greek yogurt and any wet mix-in ingredients (coconut oil, honey, peanut butter or maple) until mixture forms a sticky dough.   May need to add small amounts of water to achieve desired consistency.

Roll dough into balls (about 1 tbsp each) and place on a cookie pan lined with parchment paper. Place the pan in the freezer for about an hour to firm up. Store balls in a tightly covered container in the freezer.

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