These energy bites are no bake, super easy to make and take less than 10 minutes to put together. Loaded with protein, fiber and healthy fats to keep you full and loaded with energy throughout the day. Made with only 7 ingredients: peanut butter, old fashioned oats, flax seed, honey and chocolate chips. Everything gets combined in one bowl. Best of all you never have to turn on the oven.
It’s hard to believe these 7 Ingredient Peanut Butter Bites are healthy. They taste more like dessert than a healthy protein bite.  They are the perfect on the go snack.
The best things about this recipe is that it is super versatile. If you do not have flax seed on hand substitute wheat germ. Try semi sweet chocolate chips instead of dark chocolate. Add in shredded coconut, cranberries or cocoa powder.
These Peanut Butter Energy Bites could easily pass as dessert. My batch lasted less than 24 hours. They are the perfect mix between a granola bar and cookie dough. Great to curb the afternoon munchies and the dreaded mid afternoon energy slump.
You can even freeze these Peanut Butter Bites if you don’t eat them all within a week.
To make these Peanut Butter Bites simply combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Stir to combine. Place in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes so they are easier to roll. Roll into 12 bites and store in the fridge for up to a week.
These Peanut Butter Bites pack a lot of nutrition. Here’s the breakdown:
•Flax seed: Just 1 tablespoon of flax seed provides roughly 8 grams of fiber. Flax seed is also loaded with healthy fats, fiber and nutrients.
•Peanut Butter: Filled with healthy fats and fiber. One serving of peanut butter contains 7 grams of protein! Perfect for a quick energy boost and to keep you full throughout the day.
•Old Fashioned Oats: Rich in fiber, protein and nutrients. Old fashioned oats are a great way to sneak in extra nutrients. They are also known to reduce cholesterol.
•Honey: Blood pressure is an important risk factor for heart disease, and honey may help lower it. This is because it contains antioxidant compounds that have been linked to lower blood pressure.
•Chia Seeds: The High Fiber and Protein Content in Chia Seeds May Help You Lose Weight. Many health experts believe that chia seeds can aid weight loss. Its soluble fiber absorbs large amounts of water and expands in your stomach, which should increase fullness and slow the absorption of food.
•Unsweetened coconut: It can give you more beautiful hair and softer skin as well as stronger bones and teeth. It can even help you ward off colds.
•Dark Chocolate: Some research suggests that dark chocolate may help lower the risk of heart disease, reduce inflammation and insulin resistance, and improve brain function.
