I Love Food

Food is so good. There is no denying it, I love it. I love everything about it, but mostly enjoying it!

 If you get hungry reading this one, I've succeeded!

Energy Bites

These energy bites have been a hit with the family. In one week, I made 3 batches. We are not much of a sweets family, so that says a lot. But man, were these good. This called for a "nailed it" cry. 

I found this recipe at Gimme Some Oven, which was slightly adapted from 
the original recipe at Smashed Peas and Carrots. Head on over there for their recipe!

The only thing I tweaked a bit was I added coconut spread in addition to the coconut flakes. The flakes made it a bit dryer, and the spread helped keep the bites in better form. And definitely don't substitute the honey for sugar, like she says on her blog. I didn't second guess her, and I can see how her advice for that makes sense. 

Keep the honey in there, sugar sugar.

How I Did It

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup oatmeal
1/2 cup coconut flakes
1/2 cup coconut spread
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup chocolate chips 
1/3 cup honey 
1 teaspoon vanilla 
Optional: seeds, raisins, dried cranberries, etc

Mix everything up and then roll them into small balls. Pop them in the fridge to firm up, and enjoy! 

Happy Eating! 

xo Jena