Holiday Tasting Party Recipes

RECIPE NAME: NO BAKE ENERGY BITES

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup (dry) oatmeal
2/3 cup toasted coconut flakes
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup ground flaxseed or wheat germ
1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
1/3 cup honey
1 tsp. vanilla

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Stir all ingredients together in a medium bowl until thoroughly mixed.  Let chill in the refrigerator for half an hour.  Once chilled, roll into approximately 1" balls.  Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.  Makes about 20-25 balls.

MY TIP:
Some other fun substitutions for the chocolate chips could include:  dried berries, other chips, chopped almonds or pecans, or chopped dried fruit.  May favorite is chocolate chips with craisins!

MY NAME:  Ashley Browder