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Trail Mix Energy Balls

These energy balls (aka energy bites) are full of nutritious ingredients to help fuel your morning or afternoon if you need a little pick-me-up. This variety features three classic trail mix ingredients: cranberries, chocolate chips, and cashews. Feel free to customize the add-ins to make it your own!
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup ground flaxseed
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • cup honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • Pinch of salt
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • cup chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup cashews

Instructions
 

  • Combine the oats and ground flaxseed in a mixing bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together the peanut butter and honey, vanilla, and salt.
  • Pour the peanut butter mixture over the oat mixture and mix until combined. Add the dried cranberries, chocolate chips, and cashews, and combine until the add-ins are distributed evenly. The mixture will be very thick.
  • Using a cookie scoop or your hands, form into 1-inch balls. Refrigerate until set.

Notes

Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months in an airtight container.