Energy Bites

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 cups gluten free oats

• 1 1/2 cups flaxseeds, whole or ground

• 1 cup Vital Proteins Collagen Powder 1 cup Enjoy Life dark chocolate chips

• 2 cups 100% peanut butter

• 1 cup raw unfiltered honey

• 1/2 cup chia seeds

• 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract

  
  

DIRECTIONS:

1. Combine all dry ingredients until well-combined.

2. Add all ingredients and mix until well-combined.

3. Roll into even-sized bites.

4. Store in an airtight container in freezer or fridge.

MY TID BITS:

• I recommend gluten free oats to limit glyphosates that are found on regular oats. Glyphosate has been linked to digestive issues, chronic inflammation, behavior concerns, and more.

• If you do choose to use ground flaxseed, grind it right before use. You do not want to purchase pre-ground flaxseeds as that decreases the omega-3 content after the seed has been broken open. Be sure to store your flaxseeds and chia seeds in the freezer to help the seeds from going rancid.

• You can use any type of protein powder in these. I prefer Vital Proteins collagen because it is flavorless so you get all the wonderful flavors of the bites without the "protein taste."

• I recommend Enjoy Life chocolate chips because the ingredients are so straight-forward: cane sugar, unsweetened chocolate, cocoa butter.