Protein Bites
Yield: 2 dozen
Mel's https://www.melskitchencafe.com/best-energy-bites-recipe/
1 c oats
1/3 c ground flaxseed meal
1 cup nut butter
1/4 c honey
Dash of vanilla extract
Pinch of salt (more to taste, if needed)
Add-ins: mini chocolate chips, shredded coconut, chopped nuts, dried fruit, chia seeds, etc.
In a food processor, add the oats and process until coarsely chopped. If you don't have a food processor coarsely chop the oats in a blender and add to a bowl.
Add the flaxseed meal, nut butter, honey, vanilla and salt. Process/mix until the mixture comes together into a soft but not overly sticky ball.
If the mixture is overly dry, add nut butter a tablespoon at a time and process/mix until the consistency is soft but not overly sticky or crumbly.
Remove the blade from the food processor, if using. Add any add-in ingredients, and mix with your hands until evenly combined.
Roll the dough into small balls (cookie scoop size) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet or tray. Refrigerate until firm enough to stack in a lidded container or in a bag. The energy bites can be frozen for several months or refrigerated for a week or so.
