Gluten Free Dairy Free Energy Bites

I'm always looking for ways to prep healthy snacks for myself and the kids. It's not so easy during the week, since we are running around like crazy with work and school! These energy bites hit the spot! They are not only healthy, but they are filling and you won't feel guilty about eating one.....or ten! They taste like cookie dough.  Who doesn't love cookie dough?
 Mine are made with a combination of natural peanut butter, flax seed, coconut flakes, oats, honey, and mini dairy free chips. I use quick cooking oats in this recipe, but you could use regular rolled oats. I just like the fine texture of the quick cook oats, they are easier to mix. So good! This batch makes around 30 bites. You may want to double the recipe, because I can guarantee they will be gone in no time! These are perfect, on the go snacks your family will love!

Gluten Free Dairy Free Energy Bites
(Makes 30 bites)

Ingredients:
2 Cups Natural Creamy Peanut Butter
1 Cup Pure Clover Honey
3 Cups Gluten Free Quick Cook Oats
1 Cup Milled Flax Seed
1 Cup Unsweetened Toasted Coconut Flakes
1 12 oz. Bag of Gluten Free/Dairy Free Mini Chocolate Chips (I use Enjoy Life brand)
1 Tbsp. Gluten Free Ground Cinnamon
Coconut Oil Spray

Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400 Degrees and spray a medium sheet pan with coconut oil spray. Add the coconut flakes to the pan and bake for about 5 minutes, until the coconut flakes are golden brown.
2. Remove the coconut from the oven and set aside.
3. In a large bowl of a stand mixer, combine the peanut butter, honey, oats. flax seed, coconut flakes, and cinnamon. Mix on low speed for about 1 minute, until fully combined. It should resemble cookie dough. If it is not sticky enough, you can add a few more tablespoons of honey.
4. Lastly, add in the mini chocolate chips and mix on low just until fully combined.
5. Using a small ice cream scoop, form the dough into small, 1 inch bites. Place in a covered bowl or container and put in the refrigerator for about an hour before serving. These keep beautifully in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. You can also freeze them for up to 6 months.

Enjoy!

Xo
Melanie