Name: No-Bake Energy Bites
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12 Servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup unsalted smooth peanut butter; 1/2 cup applesauce; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 cups large flake oats; 2 tbsp walnut pieces; 2 tbsp flax seeds; 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut; 1 tsp cinnamon; 2 tbsp hemp seeds for garnish (optional)

Ingredients

Adjust Servings:

	1/4 cup unsalted smooth peanut butter
	1/2 cup applesauce
	1 tsp vanilla extract
	2 cups large flake oats
	2 tbsp walnut pieces
	2 tbsp flax seeds
	1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
	1 tsp cinnamon
	2 tbsp hemp seeds for garnish (optional)

Nutrient Analysis
PER SERVING: 1 ball
Calories	119
Fat	6 g
Carbohydrates	13 g
Fibre	2.8 g
Sugars	2 g
Protein	4 g
Sodium	2 mg

These no-bake energy bites are the perfect mid-afternoon pick-me-up. They are sweet and crunchy, but will keep you full and satisfied for a few hours.

No-Bake Energy Bites:
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NOTES:
• Energy bites are convenient snacks, lasting 2 weeks in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer.
• Can be customized with add-ins such as mini dark chocolate chips.
• Keep added sugars low—ideally under 5% of daily calories (or about 6 teaspoons).
• Flax and hemp seeds boost protein, omega-3s, and fibre, supporting heart and digestive health.
• Hemp seeds are a complete protein, along with quinoa, edamame, tofu, tempeh, and chia seeds.
• Peanut butter can be replaced with other nut butter.
• Find more info about plant-based protein in the first edition of Love Your Kidneys.

Ingredients

1/4 cup unsalted smooth peanut butter
1/2 cup applesauce
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups large flake oats
2 tbsp walnut pieces
2 tbsp flax seeds
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1 tsp cinnamon
2 tbsp hemp seeds for garnish (optional)

Preparation

1 Done	Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2 Done	In a large bowl, combine all ingredients together. Alternatively, use a food processor to make the dough.
3 Done	Portion the dough into 2-tablespoon balls. Use your hands to form into balls, and place on the baking sheet. For extra protein, roll each ball in a bowl of hemp seeds.
4 Done	Chill overnight in the fridge to allow the balls to firm up. Keep in the freezer and, as desired, take out to defrost to enjoy.