Chocolate Coconut Energy Bites
Easy chocolate coconut energy bites that are ready to eat in less than 20 minutes! So many ways to customize these if you want to change it up.
Equipment
- Heat Proof Bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Parchment Paper
- Cookie Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup oats
- 1/2 & 1/2 cup shredded coconut divided
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup ground flax seed
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips semi sweet
- 1-2 scoop(s) chocolate protein powder optional
- 1/4 cup pecans crushed
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/3 cup honey
- 3 tbsp coconut oil room temp
- 3/4 tsp vanilla
- 3/4 cup organic peanut butter
Instructions
- Put 1/2 cup coconut in a bowl and set aside.
- Mix all dry ingredients together in a bowl (oats, 1/2 cup coconut, salt, flax seed, chocolate chips, protein powder, pecans and chia seeds) and set aside.
- Add all wet ingredients (honey, organic peanut butter, coconut oil and vanilla) to a heat proof bowl and stir.
- Microwave wet ingredients in 30 second increments until fully melted and stirring in between.
- Once melted, add dry ingredients and stir until combined.
- Using a tablespoon or ice cream scoop, scoop batter and roll into 1" or 2" balls depending on preference.
- Roll energy balls in your separated bowl of coconut until covered. Place on parchment lined cookie sheet and place in fridge.
- Eat and enjoy!