No-Bake Energy Bites

Step 1

Combine old fashioned oats, shredded coconut, peanut butter, honey, chocolate chips, flax seed (if using), vanilla extract, and salt in large bowl.

Step 2

Stir well until all ingredients are well-combined.

Step 3

Scoop cookie dough by about 2-teaspoon-sized scoops (I like to use a small cookie dough scoop). Roll the mixture between your palms to form a smooth ball.

Step 4

Repeat until all mixture has been rolled into balls. Transfer to a wax paper lined baking sheet (or other moveable flat surface).

Step 5

Place in freezer for 10 minutes.

Step 6

While energy bites are chilling, melt your dark chocolate by breaking into small pieces, placing in a small microwave-safe bowl, and heating for 15-second increments and stirring well in-between until chocolate is completely melted.

Step 7

Remove chilled energy bites from the freezer and use a spoon to drizzle melted dark chocolate over all bites. Alternatively you can dip the bottoms of the bites in the chocolate (like you're making Buckeyes).

Step 8

Place in the refrigerator and chill one hour before serving and enjoying.

Step 9

Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.