Flourless Energy Bites

I can't call these cookies although the process of making them is the same....They have all kinds of healthy ingredients and don't take too long to whip up. When you feel the need to cheat, but don't want the guilt the next day, I think these are the perfect option. I have trouble measuring, but I will try to estimate what went in so you can make them too! The bananas would replace butter and the oats and dry stuff replace your flour. There is no need for it!

First, in a frying pan, toast up a handful of chopped hazelnuts, walnuts and pumpkin seeds on medium  heat until you begin to smell them. Set aside.

Everything gets added In a large bowl: 

Add a tsp of walnut oil

Mash up 2 large bananas really well

Add a drizzle of agave nectar for sweetness

Add a drop of almond extract

Add about 1 tbsp of unsalted, organic peanut butter (nutty or smooth).

Add 1 egg white to bind

Add your nuts/seeds

Add a tbsp chia seeds

Add a handful semi sweet chocolate chips

Add two cups large cooking oats (however, you may need to add some more to get that "cookie dough" texture, so don't put them away just yet.

Add 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (although chocolate can work too since you will add some cocoa powder)

Add a tbsp full of cocoa powder.

Mix all together and form nice sized cookie-like shapes. ***now, if you find the mixture too wet, simply add more oats until it comes together a little better.

Bake at 350 for about 12 minutes. 

They will be soft and chewy when you are done. 

Enjoy with a post-workout glass of chocolate milk!!!

Moolicious!