Do you guys have healthy routines that you follow? or tips on how you stay fit? Being a food blogger is tough because I am constantly surrounded by delicious food. My thing: I am a grazing queen. I snack throughout the day and munch here and there on little things. And at meal time, I serve myself small portions. . this is the only way I can do it and still eat the foods I want because I hate denying myself food.
I’m also a pretty active person too and go running maybe 3-4 times a week so when I’m hungry, I snack. You’ll always find a KIND bar, CLIF bar, granola bar or some kind of snacky thing in my purse or bag at all times. But I never finish the entire thing. . remember I try to eat small portions so I’ll always have half of these bars in my purse for later.
Peanut butter is one of my ultimate weaknesses. I love it so much. So, when I received a box full of flavored peanut butters from Peanut Butter & Co, it seriously made my day.
I immediately opened each one and tasted all 5 in one sitting. Oh, yes I did. I know you would have done the same thing. At least I used 5 different spoons.
All of the peanut butters were so delicious. . but the Mighty Maple and I just connected. I can’t explain it. . it was just one of those instant connections where no words needed to be said. We just get each other. All-natural peanut butter blended with yummy maple syrup. I die. Seriously.
The next logical thing? I made these energy bite/power ball things. And they’re no bake. Here’s the thing about no bake . . it’s like the most awesome thing in the world. You don’t have to mess with your oven (which, if you’re in CA and still in like 80-90 degree weather, the oven is the last thing you want to turn on), there’s no baking involved and you get to enjoy your treats faster. It’s a win-win.
So, now I’m carrying these mighty maple energy bites in my purse and because they are just the right size, I don’t have any half eaten anything left.
You’ve got to try these. . they are sooooo good!
No Bake Mighty Maple Energy Bites
Ingredients
- 1 cup + 1 tablespoon old fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 cup Mighty Maple Peanut Butter & Co. peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup sunflower kernels
- 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/4 cup almonds
- 1 heaping tablespoon flax seeds
- 1/3 cup hazelnut meal/flour for rolling
- Special equipment suggested: cookie scoop
Instructions
- Using a food processor, pulse together the oats, Mighty Maple peanut butter, honey, chocolate chips, cranberries, sunflower kernels, coconut, almonds and flax seeds until fully combined.
- Using a cookie scoop if you have one, form the mixture into balls (about a tablespoon and 1/2) and roll in the hazelnut meal/flour (if using) and place them on a baking sheet.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes and enjoy! Energy bites can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for 3-5 days.
Recipe adapted from The Food Network
Disclosure: This is not a sponsored post. Peanut Butter & Co. did send me some samples to try. All opinions expressed here are 100% my own.
Liz+@+Tip+Top+Shape says
October 8, 2014 at 7:34 amI try to eat really clean during the week and then splurge on the weekend. I also tend to cook pretty healthy! These maple bites look great! I need to find that PB now!!
Ashley+|+Spoonful+of+Flavor says
October 8, 2014 at 7:42 amI am obsessed with energy bites! And what a great idea to incorporate the Mighty Maple Peanut Butter. I have a new jar ready to be opened and these would be perfect!
Shashi+at+runninsrilankan says
October 8, 2014 at 8:09 amI am a grazing queen too and love snacking and these would be PURRRFECT! With PB/ almonds, chocolate chips and cranberries – these are irresistible – I would not be good with portion control round these!!!!!
Shashi+at+runninsrilankan says
October 8, 2014 at 8:10 amI am a grazing queen too and love snacking and these would be PURRRFECT!! With PB/ almonds, chocolate chips and cranberries – these are irresistible – I would not be good with portion control round these!!
Amy | Club Narwhal says
October 8, 2014 at 9:43 amOooh, maple PB!? That sounds like the stuff my dreams are made of 🙂 Also, I am a snacker of epic proportions and these are making me drool 🙂
Joanne says
October 8, 2014 at 11:13 amI do really love love love that PB flavor! It’s definitely my favorite of the PB&Co’s. I think if I carried these around with me, I would never stop eating them! An addiction waiting to happen.
Jess+@+whatjessicabakednext says
October 8, 2014 at 11:27 amThese energy balls sound amazing! They definitely look like the perfect afternoon pick-me-up treat!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
October 8, 2014 at 11:44 amPeanut butter is my go-to snack! I love using it on apples, crackers, you name it! These energy bites look so tasty with the maple flavored pb! What a great snack to grab ‘n go!
Zainab says
October 8, 2014 at 1:14 pmEnergy bars keep me going during the day! These bites are definitely going to happen and get added to my snack drawer at work!! Oh my!! Also Mr J will love the variety of peanut butters they have.
Jeanette|+Jeanette's+Healthy+Living says
October 8, 2014 at 2:36 pmLove these little power balls! It is hard being a food blogger and controlling portions 😉
marcie says
October 8, 2014 at 2:59 pmI’m a grazer, too — I get hungry because I do exercise. If I go 2 hours without eating I’m grumpy! I love snacks like these energy bites — they’ll sub in nicely for my KIND bars. That Mighty Maple sounds delicious! Pinning. 🙂
Liz says
October 8, 2014 at 4:24 pmOK, I’m seriously afraid to have these in my house. I could eat them all…but at least they’re full of healthy ingredients! But they sound SO good!!! And I DO need energy 🙂 I’m a grazer, too…and I always eat in moderation. Plus jumping on the treadmill for a run helps burn off those extra cookies 🙂
Chelsea+@chelseasmessyapron says
October 8, 2014 at 7:09 pmMighty maple peanut butter is my FAVORITE!! These sound divine! Pinned 🙂
DessertForTwo says
October 8, 2014 at 8:37 pmI’m sooooooo into maple lately! Did you know that maple water is the new coconut water? I’m psyched! 🙂
Jessica @ Sweet Menu says
October 8, 2014 at 10:41 pmI am a total snacker! All day long. But as long as there are delicious snacks like these amazing peanut butter maple bites around, we’re all ok! 🙂
Elizabeth+@+SugarHero.com says
October 9, 2014 at 12:55 amAwesome! I am a total grazer too! And I have this PB in my cupboard right now, calling my name and begging to be made into these energy bites. 🙂
taylor @ greens & chocolate says
October 9, 2014 at 7:09 amI soooo need to try that PB! and these energy bites! What a perfect afternoon snack or healthy dessert!
Kelly says
October 9, 2014 at 8:23 amThese look awesome Alice! Energy bites are my favorite since I need to snack all day to keep up with the kiddies too hehe. Oooh I love the Mighty Maple peanut butter so these sound perfect 🙂 Pinning:)
Trixpin says
October 9, 2014 at 12:22 pmOh no … now I’ve got pb cravings …
Lovely recipe! I wish someone would send me jars of pb to try 😉
Kathi @ Deliciously Yum! says
October 9, 2014 at 1:00 pmI am most definitely a grazer, which sure comes in handy as a food blogger ;). I have got to get my hands on that maple peanut butter – it sounds amazing and so do your energy bites. YUM!
Miss Kim @ behgopa says
October 9, 2014 at 2:58 pmYummy! I am a total grazer too. I prefer eating healthy the rest of the week and then having one (sometimes two) cheat day a week…And on the cheat day, eat whatever the eff you want. Of course, it’s not easy for me either. But that would be my preferred stick to healthy eating routine.
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says
October 9, 2014 at 3:39 pmOh my goodness! That sounds awesome Alice! I made energy bites a couple weeks back and loved them.. looks like I have a new flavor to make. 🙂
Maria|Pink+Patisserie says
October 9, 2014 at 3:58 pmThat peanut butter looks amazing. Need to get my hands on some, and those bites look like perfection! I completely agree about the challenges of blogging and staying in shape! I’ve decided that I’ve got to get out and walk every single day and like you lots of little meals and small portions at the main ones. It’s totally hard. Having two hungry teenage boys helps too. 🙂
Min says
October 9, 2014 at 7:42 pmI’m a grazer like you as well. I’d rather eat throughout the day then eat a large meal and feel full for hours to come. I haven’t tried the mighty maple one yet but sounds delicious! I just love how versatile and easy these energy balls are. Love all the components, and seriously not only are you the grazing queen, you are my hazelnut flour queen 😉
Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven says
October 9, 2014 at 8:25 pmOh my gosh. MAPLE pb?! Sign me up and send me a jar of that stuff! Most of it would probably end up on a spoon, but I think I would have to save at least SOME of it to use in these gorgeous bites! I adore homemade energy bites! Pinned. 🙂
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says
October 9, 2014 at 11:42 pmI have been looking for more healthy snacks, these sound awesome! I love love love maple!
Holly Houg says
October 10, 2014 at 10:28 pmHi Alice, it was great to meet you tonight at the BH&G Cooking Experience Reception! Looking forward to fun, full day tomorrow! These energy sound and look amazing! Right up my alley!
Laura+(Tutti+Dolci) says
October 11, 2014 at 7:56 pmLove these energy bites, they’re loaded with all my favorites!
cheri says
October 12, 2014 at 1:02 pmLove these little energy bites, I’m a big snacker as well. These are perfect!
Dorothy+@+Crazy+for+Crust says
October 14, 2014 at 8:58 amThese are gorgeous! I love that peanut butter and this combination of flavors, and I totally need things to snack on. This is the perfect recipe!
The Vegan 8 says
October 14, 2014 at 1:31 pmThese look soooo good Alice and right up my alley!! They seriously look so addictive and I laughed out loud at you taste testing all of them. That would be me too!!!!
Oh and peanut butter and maple syrup?! Be still my heart. You just may love one of my future recipes this month then, because it combines those 2 ingredients! That peanut butter sounds amazing