Name: Sweet and salty peanut butter pretzel energy bites
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups pretzels or pretzel sticks (I use gluten free); 1 cup rolled oats (I use gluten free); 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut (or more oats); 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (can sub other nut/seed butters); 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (can sub honey or agave); 3 Tbsp coconut oil (or more nut/seed butter); 2 Tbsp chia seeds (or flax seeds); 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/4 cup chocolate chips (I use dairy free)

Description

Sweet and salty peanut butter pretzel energy bites provide a delicious and nutritious snack to keep your energy levels up.

Ingredients

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1 1/2 cups pretzels or pretzel sticks (I use gluten free)
1 cup rolled oats (I use gluten free)
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut (or more oats)
1/2 cup natural peanut butter (can sub other nut/seed butters)
1/4 cup pure maple syrup (can sub honey or agave)
3 Tbsp coconut oil (or more nut/seed butter)
2 Tbsp chia seeds (or flax seeds)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup chocolate chips (I use dairy free)

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Instructions

In a blender or food processor, pulse pretzels and oats 4-5 times (just enough to break them up. Not enough to turn them to flour).
If you don’t have a food processor/blender, you can still make them. Put the pretzels and oats in a large zip-top bag and crunch them up using a rolling pin or the bottom of a cup.
In a medium bowl, stir together peanut butter, syrup, coconut oil, chia seeds, and vanilla.
Fold in pretzel/oat mixture, coconut, and chocolate chips. Stir until mixture is well combined.
If mixture is a little dry, add a bit more syrup or coconut oil. If mixture feels a little too wet to handle, add a bit more coconut or crunched pretzels.
Roll into 1″ balls (I usually get around 20-25 balls). Place on a plate lined with parchment paper.
Refrigerate until no longer tacky (about 10-15 minutes), then transfer to an airtight container or zip-top bag.
Store in the refrigerator up to 1 week, or the freezer about 1 month.

Notes

Use gluten-free ingredients to maintain a gluten-free recipe.
Feel free to substitute nut or seed butters according to your dietary preferences.
Make sure to refrigerate the bites for better texture and firmness.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: No-bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 energy bite
Calories: 120
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 75mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 0mg