For the Oatmeal Coconut Chocolate Chip Energy Bites (makes about 25 pieces):
2 2/3cuprolled oats
0.5cupunsweetened shredded coconut fine shred
2/3cupalmond flour
2/3cupmini semi-sweet chocolate chip
1cupalmond butter
2/3cuppure maple syrup
4teaspoonpure vanilla extract
Instructions
Make the Energy Bites:
In a medium bowl combine the oats, shredded coconut, almond flour, and chocolate.
In a measuring cup mix together the almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla. Pour the mixture over the dry ingredients. Mix until thoroughly blended.
Scoop mixture into mounded tablespoons, squeezing and then rolling between your palms into 1-inch balls (this works best with gloved hands). Place balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with additional coconut. Roll bites around, coating them with the loose coconut. Should have about 30 balls.
Refrigerate for 1 hour to harden.
Reheating Instructions
Store in tightly covered containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.