These almond joy no-bake energy bites are the perfect pre-workout fuel, afternoon snack or late night treat. Much healthier than an almond joy and SO tasty!
Line a small baking sheet with parchment, wax or freezer paper.
Pulse the oats about 3-5 times in a blender or food processor to break them up. However, don't turn them into powder.
Combine the oats, protein powder, almond butter, 2 Tablespoons honey, coconut oil, coconut and chocolate chips in a medium-sized bowl. Mix until combined. Taste and add an extra Tablespoon of coconut oil or honey if needed.
Using a small cookie scoop (a little less than a Tablespoon), scoop balls and place them onto the baking sheet. Once they're all on the pan, flash freeze them by placing the pan in the freezer for 10 minutes, or until hard. Then transfer to a zip top bag or container. Store in the refrigerator or freezer.
Notes
Don’t over pulse the oats. They should not have a powdery consistency.
If the mixture isn’t sweet enough, add another Tablespoon of honey or coconut oil.
If you add extra ingredients and the mixture feels to dry, add a Tablespoon more of almond butter and 1/2 tablespoon of honey.
To store in fridge: Store in an airtight container or bag in fridge for up to 2 weeks. To store in freezer: Add energy bites to a zip top freezer bag and store in freezer for up to 3 months.