DELICIOUSLY NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE ENERGY BITES

Simple and healthy little no bake energy bites recipe is perfect for

YIELD:

Serves: makes about 20-25 bites

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup old-fashioned oats
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
⅓ + ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut, divided
½ cup ground flaxseed
⅓ cup dried cranberries, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon chia seeds
¼ cup chopped chocolate or mini chocolate chips
dash of salt, to taste
½ cup peanut butter
⅓ cup honey, raw
2 tablespoons coconut oil
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ almond flakes, lightly toasted and crushed

PREPARATION:

In a medium bowl, stir together the oats, cocoa powder, ⅓ cup coconut, ground flaxseed, cranberries, chia seeds, chocolate and salt.
In another small bowl, melt the peanut butter, honey and coconut oil in the microwave in 10 second increments, stirring after each increment until completely melted and combined. Stir in vanilla.
Add wet ingredients to dry and stir well until fully combined …