Honey-Peanut Butter Protein Energy Bites

Honey-Peanut Butter Protein Energy Bites

YIELD: Makes 2 dozen

INGREDIENTS

1 1/4 cups - old fashioned oats

3 T - shredded coconut

1/2 cup - sliced almonds, finely chopped

1 T - hemp seeds, shelled (optional)

1 scoop - whey protein powder

1/2 cup - honey

1/2 cup - dried apricots, chopped

1/2 cup - peanut butter

DIRECTIONS

In a medium bowl add the oats, coconut, almonds, hemp seeds and protein powder. Stir until well distributed. Add the honey, apricots and peanut butter and stir well.

Put mixing bowl into the refrigerator for about 20 to 30 minutes. Then roll into rounded balls.

When chilled, they can last about 5 days.

Recipe courtesy of Mitzi Dulan, RD, CSSD, made for the National Honey Board