NO-BAKE Chocolate Almond Butter Energy Bites (My own healthy alternative to an Almond Joy)

Hey there, Happy Good Friday everyone! 

I got a little inspired this morning in the kitchen and wanted to share this AWESOME recipe with you!!

**Note: this recipe is kid tested and approved & mom tested and approved! 

NO-BAKE Chocolate Almond Butter Energy Bites
(My own healthy alternative to an Almond Joy)
This recipe is Dairy-Free, Wheat-Free, & Vegan 
Makes approx. 24 bites

Ingredients

• 1/2 cups oat flour
• 1/2 cups rolled oats 
• 1/2 cups cocoa powder (or chocolate protein powder for extra nutrition)
• 6 Tbsp ground flaxseed
• 2 tsp vanilla extract 
• 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
• 4 Tbsp Almond Butter (or any nut butter)
• 6 tsp water 
• 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut flakes

Preparation:

1. Mix well with whisk in a large bowl oat flour, rolled oats, cocoa powder and ground flax seed. 

2. Add vanilla and honey. Mix well with rubber spatula until mixture becomes sticky. 

3. Add almond butter and water. Mix well with rubber spatula until mixture reaches a dough like consistency. 

4. Roll mixture into bite-size balls. 

5. Add coconut flakes to a small bowl and roll balls in coconut until covered.Can be eaten immediately but best when stored in the refrigerator.

**Store in Fridge or Freezer