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11/16/2018 Comments

HOLIDAY ENERGY BITES

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Yield: Makes about 20 bites
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A delicious and healthy holiday cookie that you won't have to feel guilty about eating. They are filled with protein, nutrient dense tasty ingredients and flavors of the season.   Pack some to take on a shopping trip or keep them on hand for a healthy snack.  They are also perfect to take to a holiday pot luck!
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Ingredients:
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
  • ​1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup natural peanut butter, almond butter or nut free sunflower seed butter
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut
  • 2 tbsp. ground flax seeds
  • 1 tbsp. raw cacao powder
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tsp ground cloves*
  • ½ tsp cardamom powder*
  • ½ tsp nutmeg*
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon*
  • * Can also replace the spices for one drop doTERRA essential oils: clove, cinnamon and ginger
 
Directions:
  1. Add oats, pumpkin seeds, chocolate chips, coconut and cranberries into a large bowl.
  2. Next add in peanut butter, maple syrup, flax seeds, cacao and spices.  Mix all together until well combined.
  3. Scoop about 1 tbsp. of dough and form into a ball. 
  4. Optional: Roll balls into extra coconut as shown in photo below.
  5. Refrigerate bites until set, approximately 1 hour. Store in an airtight container in a refrigerator for up to two weeks, or freeze for up to two months.
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To view my demonstration video for these Holiday Energy Bites click the video link here: youtu.be/pcHake13_dI
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