Description
Chocolate Chip Oat Bites are a delightful blend of old-fashioned oats, mini chocolate chips, and nut butter. These bites are not only tasty but also healthy. The recipe is simple to prepare, making it a fantastic option for quick snacks or dessert. Enjoy a wholesome treat that fuels your day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and ⅓ cup (107g) old fashioned oats
- ½ cup (52g) ground flaxseed
- ¼ cup (60g) mini chocolate chips
- 2 Tablespoons (20g) chia seeds or hemp hearts
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (128g) preferred nut or seed butter
- ⅓ cup (113g) honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet or plate with parchment or a silicone mat and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine oats, ground flaxseed, mini chocolate chips, chia seeds or hemp hearts, and salt. Whisk everything together.
- Add nut or seed butter, honey, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined. Cover the bowl and chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 days.
- Using a cookie scoop, form the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet or plate. Refrigerate until firm, about 15 minutes.
- Store bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
Feel free to substitute the nut butter with your favorite type, such as almond or sunflower seed butter.
For added sweetness, adjust the honey according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 122
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 58mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg