CRANBERRY ALMOND ENERGY BITES

CRANBERRY ALMOND ENERGY BITES

Ingredients

1 century oatmeal

1/3 in. chopped almonds

1/3 in. sweetened grated coconut

1 tbsp. L. ground flaxseed optional

1/2 in. peanut butter or almond butter are both good

1/4 in. honey

1 tbsp. L. Chia seeds

1/3 in. coarsely dried dried cranberries

Instructions

1. Bake oatmeal, almonds and coconut for 8-10 minutes at 350 °, stirring after 5 minutes. Let the mixture cool.
2. In a medium bowl, heat peanut butter for 20-30 seconds until cooked, add the baked mixture along with flaxseed, honey, chia seeds and cranberries in a bowl. Form into 1.5 "balls and refrigerate. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or in the freezer for 3 months.

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