I have the hardest time finding healthy snack ideas.
I mean carrots are nice and all, but sometimes a girl just needs something a little more… um… well…
YUMMY!
And I have found just the thing!
These take about 5 minutes to put together and I’m not kidding… they satisfied my craving for cookie dough.
If you’ve followed me on facebook for any length of time you know how much I cherish my cookie dough!
Seriously. These are really good. Gooey, chewy, crunchy…and healthy! And oh-so-much cheaper than a store bought granola bar!
My friend Bess posted these in her Fresh Start facebook group one day and I made them right then! I used regular chocolate chips because we were out of the minis (Josiah uses them on his yogurt). I also used a combo of the honey and maple syrup because I don’t love honey or the price of maple syrup.
You can check out the recipe here for alternate ingredient ideas and more tips.
- 1 cup (dry) old-fashioned oatmeal
- ⅔ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- ⅓-1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ½ cup ground flaxseed
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup (or a combo of both)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Mix all ingredients either by hand or in a stand mixer.
- Form into 1 inch balls.
- Refrigerate for 15-30 minutes.
- Transfer to a ziplock bag or sealable container and keep refrigerated up to a week.
- You can find substitution ideas here:
- http://www.theintentionallifestyle.com/energy-bites-healthy-no-bake-snack-recipe
Linking up with:
richlyrooted wholefoodmomonabudget.com
I’m not sure what I think about these. The ingredients sound like they would be delicious but is the consistency that of cold cookie dough? Maybe I just need to give it a try! Lol! I mean, I’m not one to turn down chocolate chips or cookie dough for that matter. 🙂
I’m trying to think of what to compare the consistency to. It’s not just like cookie dough. It’s more of a chewy, heartier feel and less sweet. It covers my craving for cookie dough but not because it’s just like it.
Yum! These look fantastic! I’d love for you to link up these energy bites to Savoring Saturdays!
http://www.wholefoodmomonabudget.com/2014/02/savoring-saturdays-4.html
Hi Eva,
I’m just seeing this, I’ve been out all day visiting a friend in the hospital and then bringing her home Yay!
I just went and linked up even though it’s a little late in the day. Thanks for the invite!
Heading back to your site to poke around.