1cupOld Fashioned or Quick Cook Oats (Gluten Free if preferred)
1cupOrganic Rice Cereal (think: Rice Krispies, but without the sugar)
¾cupPeanut Butter (crunchy or smooth)
½cupPeanuts
¼cupMaple Syrup or Local Honey (honey will help hold together better)
1pinchSea Salt
Optional Additions
1Scoop Vanilla, Chocolate, or Peanut Butter Flavored Protein Powder (optional)
¼cupMini Chocolate Chips (or hard shelled candy like M&M's) (optional)
1tbspChia Seeds (optional)
¼cupGround Flax Seeds (optional)
1tbspCoconut Oil (if too dry - depending on how many extras you use)
1
Add all ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
2
Stir until combined completely.
3
Use a cookie dough scoop or a metal spoon to scoop out even(ish) amounts to roll into balls.
NOTES:
-If the combination is too wet, consider adding some of the dry "extra/optional" ingredients or just more of the oats or rice cereal until desired consistency.
-If combination is too dry, add the coconut oil and/or more peanut butter until desired consistency.
4
Roll into balls using your hands, and place in a single layer onto a cookie sheet (line with wax or parchment paper if you love easier cleanup).
5
Place cookie sheet with finished/rolled protein bites into fridge for about an hour or freezer for about 30 minutes in order to set them.
6
Place cooled/hardened Protein Bites into an airtight storage container, and store in fridge for 1-2 weeks (not that they will last that long)!
Ingredients
The Basics (K.I.S.S.)
1cupOld Fashioned or Quick Cook Oats (Gluten Free if preferred)
1cupOrganic Rice Cereal (think: Rice Krispies, but without the sugar)
¾cupPeanut Butter (crunchy or smooth)
½cupPeanuts
¼cupMaple Syrup or Local Honey (honey will help hold together better)
1pinchSea Salt
Optional Additions
1Scoop Vanilla, Chocolate, or Peanut Butter Flavored Protein Powder (optional)
¼cupMini Chocolate Chips (or hard shelled candy like M&M's) (optional)
1tbspChia Seeds (optional)
¼cupGround Flax Seeds (optional)
1tbspCoconut Oil (if too dry - depending on how many extras you use)
Directions
1
Add all ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
2
Stir until combined completely.
3
Use a cookie dough scoop or a metal spoon to scoop out even(ish) amounts to roll into balls.
NOTES:
-If the combination is too wet, consider adding some of the dry "extra/optional" ingredients or just more of the oats or rice cereal until desired consistency.
-If combination is too dry, add the coconut oil and/or more peanut butter until desired consistency.
4
Roll into balls using your hands, and place in a single layer onto a cookie sheet (line with wax or parchment paper if you love easier cleanup).
5
Place cookie sheet with finished/rolled protein bites into fridge for about an hour or freezer for about 30 minutes in order to set them.
6
Place cooled/hardened Protein Bites into an airtight storage container, and store in fridge for 1-2 weeks (not that they will last that long)!
