Oatmeal Cookie Energy Bites are a great pre-workout snack. The goodness of an oatmeal cookie with the energy boosting power of walnuts and oats.
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 10 minutesminutes
Servings 12people
Ingredients
1 1/2cupsRolled Old Fashioned Oats
2scoopsVanilla Protein PowderI use Tone it Up Brand.
1/3cupWalnuts
2tbsp.coconut oilmelted
4tbsp.honey
1tsp.cinnamon
1/4cupGolden Raisins or Dates
Instructions
In the bowl of a food processor place the oats, protein powder, and walnuts. Pulse into they are slightly ground up.
Add in the coconut oil, honey, and cinnamon. Pulse until things start sticking together.
Add in the golden raisins or dates (if using) and pulse a little more. The mixture should hold together between your fingers.
Roll into balls and place on a parchment lined baking tray. Freeze for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with extra cinnamon and transfer bites to an air tight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Notes
Vegan-Use maple syrup instead of honey.Gluten Free- Make sure you use Gluten Free Oats.