Feeling in a funk this fall? Try a couple different energy bites to get you through the long days. Full of oats, peanut butter and other healthy ingredients, energy bites are easy to eat on the go, and will keep you fuller for longer. 

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Bites

Servings: 16 

16 dates, pitted

1/2 cup peanut butter 

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

3-4 tablespoons water 

1 cup rolled oats 

1/4 cup dark chocolate chips 

Add the dates, the peanut butter, the cocoa powder and the vanilla extract to a food processor (if you don’t have one, a blender should work). 

Process the mixture on high speed until smooth with no large chunks, scraping down the sides to make sure everything is incorporated.

Continue mixing on high speed, adding the water one tablespoon at a time until the mixture is soft.

Transfer the peanut butter mixture to a bowl. Add the oats and the chocolate chips.

Stir everything together with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, and then roll the mixture into about 16 balls.

Line the bites on a parchment-lined container and store them in the refrigerator. 

Recipe courtesy of thebusybaker.ca

Pumpkin Pie Energy Bites 

1 cup oats 

1/4 cup flaxseed meal 

1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 cup peanut butter

1/4 cup pumpkin 

2 tablespoons maple syrup 

1 tablespoon honey 

1 teaspoon vanilla 

1 teaspoon mini chocolate chips (optional) 

In a medium sized bowl combine all of the ingredients. Stir together all of the ingredients until thoroughly combined.

Place the mixture in the fridge for 15 minutes. Roll the mixture into approximately one inch sized balls.

Store the bites in an airtight container lined with wax paper. The bites can be stored for up to a month. 

Recipe courtesy of reciperunner.com

Apple Chai Energy Bites

Servings: 20 

1 1/2 cups rolled oats 

1/2 cup nut butter (peanut butter was used in this recipe)

1/4 cup honey 

1 1/2 cup dried apples, chopped

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 

1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom

1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients with a wooden spoon. If the mixture is too dry, add honey. If it’s too wet, add oats.

Using a tablespoon, scoop dough out and roll between palms to create the balls.

Store in an air tight container or gallon-size bag in the refrigerator or freezer.

Recipe courtesy of fitfoodiefinds.com