Toasted Quinoa Energy Bites
Whether you're on the run from a work out or just need a quick snack or breakfast, these are your perfect to go bites!
Ingredients
- ¾ cup (175 ml) uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups (500 ml) instant or quick oats (see cook’s tips)
- ⅔ cup (150 ml) sweetened flaked coconut
- ½ cup (125 ml) miniature semi-sweet chocolate morsels
- ¾ cup (175 ml) creamy peanut butter
- ⅓ cup (75 ml) honey or agave nectar
Directions
- Heat 8" (20–cm) Fry Pan over medium-high heat 1–3 minutes. Toast quinoa 3–5 minutes or until starts to brown and pop, stirring occasionally. Remove quinoa to Classic Batter Bowl to cool slightly.
- Place oats in Manual Food Processor; process until coarsely chopped.
- Add oats and remaining ingredients to batter bowl. Mix well.
- Use Medium Scoop to scoop out mixture and roll into balls. Place on Stone Bar Pan lined with waxed paper.
- Place pan in freezer 8–10 minutes or in refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store bites in the refrigerator for 4–5 days.
