Yummy Oatmeal Cranberry Bites
Satisfaction is in every delicious mouthful!
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- baking sheet
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats or quick oats
- 1¼ cups peanut butter
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Combine the rolled oats, protein powder, peanut butter, maple syrup, and dried cranberries.
- Form 20-24 small dough balls using your hands. Place them on a baking sheet and refrigerate until firm. Then, place the bites in a sealable container and keep them refrigerated. *Servings are approximate.
Alternative Recipes
- Coconut Snack Bites: Decrease oats by 1 cup and add 1 cup of sweetened coconut flakes.
- Oatmeal Raisin Bites: Stir in raisins instead of chocolate chips.
- Cashew Energy Bites: Use cashew butter instead of peanut butter.
- Double Chocolate Energy Bites: Use chocolate-flavored protein powder instead of vanilla.
- White Chocolate & Coconut Protein Bites: Replace chocolate chips with white chocolate chips and add shredded coconut.
Notes
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- Place the energy bites in a sealable container and refrigerate them. They will keep for up to four weeks.
- To freeze them, place them in a freezer-safe ziplock bag and freeze them for up to six months.
- For more manageable and workable nut butter, warm the peanut butter in a microwave-safe dish for 10-second sessions for softened nut butter.
- Try using almond or cashew butter.
- Add more nut butter if the mixture is too dry.
Nutrition
Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
Disclaimer: All nutrition values are per serving and approximate. They will vary depending on products and quantities used.
