These energy bites are my jam. I have a super sensitive stomach when it comes to eating before a workout. Normally if I am working out in the morning, I won’t eat anything. But I also know how important it is to give myself a little boost before I break a sweat.

Enter the Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Energy Bite.

They are the perfect size – just enough to have something in my stomach and give me the energy I need to make it through my workout, but not too big that I get a side ache or my stomach hurts.  

No Bake Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Energy Bites

• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Yield: 20 1x

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Description

adapted from Ambitious Kitchen

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Ingredients

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• 1 cup pitted medjool dates
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/3 cup chocolate chips
• 1 T chia seeds
• 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

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Instructions

1. Cover pitted dates with water and let soak for 15 minutes, then drain.
2. In the bowl of a food processor, add in pitted dates and process until a date paste forms.
3. Add in peanut butter and process again until well combined.
4. In a large bowl, combine oats, chocolate chips, chia seeds, and coconut.
5. Add peanut butter mixture to bowl and mix together. (The mixture is very sticky – I use my hands to make sure the ingredients are well incorporated.)
6. Roll the dough into small balls approximately 1 1/2 inch in size and place on parchment paper. Freeze for 15 minutes, then move to the fridge for storage. Makes about 20 bites.

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These bites are filled with protein and fiber – so they are great for you.  And it also helps that they taste like dessert. Win – Win!

Enjoy!