Healthy Energy Bites

Here's a quick on the go snack that kids love to make and will keep them energized for hours! 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (dry) oatmeal
• 1 cup toasted coconut flakes
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips*
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup ground flaxseed
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 tsp. vanilla

Directions:

Stir all ingredients together in a medium bowl until thoroughly mixed.  Let chill in the refrigerator for half an hour.  Once chilled, roll into balls, about 1″ in diameter.  Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.

Makes about 20-25 balls.

*Here are some fun substitutions for the chocolate chips (or an addition to them):

• chopped dried fruit (apricots, dates, raisins, etc.)
• dried berries (cranberries, cherries, etc.)
• chopped almonds, pecans, or sunflower seeds
• other chips (butterscotch, dark chocolate, milk chocolate, etc.)

Enjoy!