*No Bake* Energy Treats (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan)

**These energy treats are a great alternative for when you are craving something sweet. It’s a great snack to keep on hand for when you are short on time and need something quick to snack on! This recipe will make about 24-32 balls depending on how you shape them, so there is plenty to last you all week. I typically have 2-3 when I am in the mood for a little snack because these are SUPER filling! Add in whatever you like to this recipe. You can take out the almond butter and use only peanut butter, or switch it up and use less almond butter, and more peanut butter instead… it’s all about personal preference!  Enjoy!

Prep Time: 10-15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup GF rolled oats (or regular if you’re not GF)

• 2-3 tablespoons ground flax seed

• 1 tablespoon chia seeds

• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder

• 12 dates, pitted

• 6 tablespoons almond butter OR peanut butter

• 3 tablespoon peanut butter OR almond butter

• 1 tablespoon almond milk (more if needed)

• 2 tablespoons vegan mini dark chocolate chips

• 1/2 cup shredded coconut (1/4 cup for the recipe and the remaining to coat balls in)

• drizzle (or 2….or 3…) of honey

• pinch of salt

Directions:

1. In a food processor or blender, pulse the oats until they look like the consistency of breadcrumbs.
2. Add the cocoa powder, salt, chia seeds, ground flax seeds and the pitted dates and blend to combine together. Once blended completely you should not be left with any chunks of dates, make sure you are pulsing enough to get them where you need them to be.
3. Add in the almond milk, almond butter and peanut butter and pulse until well blended. Add a drizzle or two of honey or agave nectar. Transfer to a bowl.
4. Fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula.
5. Roll into small balls and dip into a bowl of shredded coconut to coat completely. I used unsweetened, but you could use sweetened for an added taste!

**Store your energy treats in a tupperware container….they will stay fresh for up to a week! I like to keep mine in the refrigerator because I personally like the taste of it cold.