Healthy Vegan Cookie Dough
These Maple Chocolate Chip Energy Bites are a healthy, no-bake snack that combines the natural sweetness of maple syrup with the rich taste of chocolate chips. Packed with oats, almond butter, and flaxseed, these energy bites are perfect for a quick breakfast, post-workout fuel, or an on-the-go snack. Customizable and easy to make, these bites are a great way to fuel your day!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12-16 energy bites (depending on size)
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
½ cup butter
¼ cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups rolled oats
¼ cup almond butter or peanut butter
¼ cup ground flaxseed
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
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Melt the butter in a bowl in the microwave. Once melted, whisk in the maple syrup and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Add all remaining ingredients to the bowl (except for the chocolate chips). Mix well to combine, ensuring everything is evenly incorporated.
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Fold in the chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
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Taste the mixture and adjust the flavor. For extra sweetness, add more maple syrup or granulated sugar as desired.
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Place the mixture in the fridge for about 20 minutes to firm up and allow the flavors to meld.
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Once chilled, transfer the mixture into bowls or roll into small bite-sized balls.
Notes
Sweeteners: You can substitute maple syrup with honey or agave syrup if needed.
Nut Butters: Cashew butter or sunflower seed butter can be used as alternatives to almond or peanut butter.
Add-ins: For more flavor, consider adding dried fruits, chia seeds, or pumpkin seeds.
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