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no bake cookies/energy bites

today my kids were craving no bake cookies.  because it's the new year, and we've really done ourselves in with the holiday treats, i decided it was a perfect day to test out a healthier, protein filled version of one of their favorite treats. i made some healthier substitutions, cut the sugar(opted for a little honey), and came up with these. they're delicious. and the teens and tween that live in this house haven't even been able to taste a difference. that's straight up success.
  • 1/2 cup refined (unflavored) coconut oil
  • 3/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

in a medium size saucepan, mix to combine above ingredients. bring to a full rolling boil and boil 2-3 minutes, or until mixture begins to thicken slightly. remove from heat and add:

  • 1 scoop ideal lean peanut butter and chocolate protein powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2-2 1/2 cups oats (i prefer quick oats)
stir mixture together very well and then scoop with small ice cream scoop onto parchment paper, wax paper, or greased pan. allow to cool. because of the coconut oil used in this recipe, these will need to be refrigerated to hold their shape.  at room temp, they will be sticky and gooey and delicious, but kind of a mess. enjoy!

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