Chia Seed Protein Bites

Name: Chia Seed Protein Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats; 1/2 cup almond butter or creamy peanut butter; 1/2 cup chia seeds; 1/2 cup honey; 1/4 cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder; 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut; Additional unsweetened shredded coconut, optional

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling YIELD: 2-1/2 dozen.

I keep these little bites on hand in my refrigerator and grab them for breakfast or a snack when I'm in a hurry. We have a lot of food allergies in our family and I like to keep healthy snacks around that everyone can eat. This recipe has no gluten, eggs, dairy or corn, so it's the perfect go-to treat in our house. —Tanja Miller, Peoria, Arizona

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup almond butter or creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup chia seeds
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Additional unsweetened shredded coconut, optional

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to roll. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Roll in additional coconut if desired. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 79 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 15mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.

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