Try this recipe for a healthier snack to fuel your day.
These peanut butter energy bites are a perfect school-day snack for kids or morning/afternoon pick-me-up for adults.
In a large bowl, stir together honey, vanilla extract and peanut butter.
Thoroughly mix in oats, chocolate chips and chia seeds or flaxseeds.
Once chilled, roll into bite-sized balls (approximately 1-inch in diameter).
Store balls in an airtight container and refrigerate.
This recipe is extremely flexible. Experiment by adding shredded coconut, dried fruit such as cranberries or cherries, or mini butterscotch chips instead of chocolate chips.
Agave nectar can be used in place of honey.
If your child has a nut allergy or is unable to bring peanut products to school, feel free to substitute peanut butter for another type of nut butter (e.g., almond, cashew) or seed butter (e.g., sunflower). Additional oats may need to be added, as these types of nut/seed butters typically have a thinner consistency.