Chocolate Oatmeal Energy Protein Bites

Here is the special recipe for no-bake energy bites that’ll perfectly fit your healthy diet plan.

When you need a pick me up and don’t wanna reach for a candy bar, reach for real delicious food instead. It’ll satisfy and nourish. Here’s my favorite base recipe for an “energy bar” that I like to make even smaller for bites. Remember, snacks should help hold you over until your next meal, so no need to make these completely satisfying – these are perfect to curb hunger and sweet cravings.

You can make these into bites, as shown here, or make thick bars – it largely depends on you and your needs.

Here are 4 ways to customize this recipe:

• Use a combination of dried fruit to use with the dates. For example, add in a few dried cherries to give the bars a fruity flavor.
• Swap almond butter with peanut butter or cashew butter.
• Step up the flavor with your favorite spices like cinnamon, nutmeg or even pumpkin spice!
• Boost protein by incorporating your favorite flavor of lean isolate whey protein powder (meaning protein with 0g fats and 0g carbs)

Use a food processor to blend oats, protein and cinnamon. You’ll want to get a smooth mass like powder. Then, add soaked dates, nut butter and vanilla extract. Blend until you get a sticky mixture.

Place it evenly on a baking tray on a baking sheet and freeze for a couple of minutes. In the meantime, melt a bar of chocolate or chocolate chips. Spread the melted chocolate on top of the mixture and place it back in a freezer for an hour.

After one hour, take it from the freezer, cut it into the desired sizes and enjoy your oatmeal energy bars. Viola!

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