# Components:
→ Dry Components
01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/3 cup chocolate or vanilla protein powder
04 - 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
05 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
→ Wet Components
06 - 1/2 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
07 - 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Incorporations
09 - 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips
10 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
# Directions:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the rolled oats, unsweetened cocoa powder, protein powder, ground flaxseed, and sea salt.
02 - Add the natural nut butter, honey or maple syrup, and pure vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Stir until a cohesive, thick dough is formed.
03 - Gently incorporate the mini dark chocolate chips and chia seeds (if using) into the dough.
04 - Using clean hands or a small cookie scoop, form the mixture into uniform 1-inch balls. Arrange them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
05 - Refrigerate the shaped bites for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow them to firm up.
06 - Store the prepared energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for consumption within one week.
