No-Bake Chocolate Oat Energy Bites

Ingredients

• 1 cup Rolled oats (certified gluten-free)
• 1/2 cup Sunflower seed butter
• 1/3 cup Maple syrup
• 3 tbsp Cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1 pinch Pinch of salt
• 2 tbsp Mini dark chocolate chips (dairy-free)(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Stir together sunflower seed butter, maple syrup, cocoa powder, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt until smooth.

2. 2

   Fold in oats (and chocolate chips if using) until a thick dough forms.

3. 3

   If too dry, add a teaspoon of water at a time until it holds together.

4. 4

   Roll into 10 small balls and chill in the freezer for 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Store in the refrigerator and enjoy chilled.