almond butter

Need a sweet healthy treat to take to an event that you can make in minutes, no bake chocolate energy bites is the recipe you want. I bring this to most events and now those who have tasted them, request me to bring!

You don’t need much of the sweetener as the chocolate chips provide that. I’ve put as little as 2-3 Tablespoons of pure maple syrup and they are still delicious. I also use the organic no sugar added chocolate chips from Hu Kitchen to reduce the sugar. It is key to read labels on ingredients as sometimes healthy items such as protein powders can contain high amounts.

No Bake Chocolate Energy Bites Ingredients (use organic when available)

1 c gluten-free oats (One Degree Organics is tested glyphosate free)

1/4 c mini chocolate chips

1/2 c almond butter or sunflower butter

1/4 c ground flax seed (I have omitted this and they turned out fine)

1/3 c Chocolate or Vanilla Plant-based nonGMO Protein Powder

1/8 cup honey or pure maple syrup

1 tsp vanilla

Directions

Mix the wet ingredients first such as the maple syrup and nut butter.

Once I have a good consistency, I add the protein powder and other dry ingredients. Next shape into balls. I like to make them a quarter size in diameter. If the dough is a bit dry, you can use a splash of almond or coconut milk to the desired consistency.

Place on wax paper and place in refrigerator until firm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. These store and freeze well. I’ve made them and packed for trips as our grown children love them.

Caution!! These are highly addictive so be careful! Comment below how you like them.

Nutty Chocolate Rice Crispy Treats are a family favorite and super easy to make. These delicious treats are the healthy version of rice crispy treats. The bonus is they also contain chocolate!

They are a healthy source of protein to kick those sugar cravings or to boost your energy. I use chocolate in mine but if you are not a chocolate fan, you can use vanilla protein powder. I promise not to judge you and think there is something wrong with you for not wanting chocolate. I will caution you as they are addicting! The first time I made them, I ate way too many and had a bit of a belly ache!

Nutty Chocolate Rice Crispy Treats are a great way to incorporate extra protein and kick the sugar or chocolate cravings at the same time.

Regarding nut butters, always buy organic. Next review the ingredients. The ingredients should be the nut source and salt. Nothing else. Seed oils are not necessary, add extra calories and most concerning, create inflammation in the body.

Ingredients

1/3 c of raw honey or pure maple syrup

2/3 c of organic almond butter (you can substitute sunflower seed or cashew butter)

1 c of Modere Pure Chocolate Protein

3 c of organic brown rice cereal (gluten-free)

Directions

Mix the first 3 ingredients well. Once thoroughly mixed, combine cereal. Press with wax paper into pan, refrigerate for about one hour. After one hour, cut into 2 inch squares, and enjoy!! Be sure to store in the refrigerator. If you prefer a ball form, you can roll them into quarter size balls too.