I always need something to nibble on before my morning workouts and these energy bites do the trick as they have both complex carbs from the oats and protein from the almond butter. These are also great as a dessert and guilt free! I love how the sea salt compliments the cacao and sweetness of the honey. I dare you to just have one!
Recipe:
1 cup old-fashioned oats (uncooked)
1/2 cup almond butter
2 tablespoons cacao powder
1/3 cup honey or agave nectar
1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
1/4 cup coconut oil
1/4 teaspoon of sea salt
Melt the coconut oil, honey, and almond butter in the microwave for about a minute (or over a stove) until a liquid starts to form. Then stir in the cacao powder, chia seeds and sea salt and add back in the microwave for about 20 seconds. Remove and mix well. Then add in the oats and mix well. Let the mixture cool down for about 5 minutes and then form bite size balls about a 1″ in diameter in the palms of your hands. Store in the refrigerator in an air tight container.
Enjoy!
