Bake Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites

Hi guys! I hope your weekend was absolutely fabulous.
I'm thrilled and kinda also freaking out about this week. I'm planning for the best move to Chicago; but have I informed you that I'm the overall worst at packing? I'm significant! Anytime I go on a trip, I usually pack the morning hours of or late the night time before. It's absurd really. This weekend my mom came over to help me pack, while I spent the majority of my time cleaning up my closet attempting to figure out if I should get rid of any of my clothing, shoes and purses. And then it's like all I want to do is avoid packing by cooking more or buying myself foolish on the web. Oops.
The exciting part concerning this week is that I'm going to Kansas City for Chopped Con , a food blogging conference. My friend Maegan and I will stay the weekend and explore every one of the delicious bakeries and restaurants in KC, if you possess any suggestions I'd want to hear them!
Anyway I know I'm going to need major energy for every one of the walking we'll do in KC normally I'll come on HANGRY. I swear if I don't consume every 3 hours, I obtain severe road rage, can't think and essentially am not really a functioning human being. Please say I'm not the only person with uncontrollable food cravings rage.
A real solution would be to always have snacks on hand. Fruits, bars in the fridge, granola, nuts. Anything, really!
These little energy bites are a new favorite. They finally acquired dates at Investor Joe's and I understood I had formed some recipe tests to do. What came out of my test may be the most magical little bite ever. I've constantly pondered why people love dates so much and now I truly understand their magic.
Yes these are gluten free, vegan, no sugars added (without the chocolates chips) small morsels that taste like chocolates chip cookie dough. I swear it! The best part? They're just 4 ingredients therefore easy to make. I had been snacking in it in about quarter-hour. savoy cabbage recipe can be you could totally customize them with the addition of different flavor combos.
Keep these in the fridge or take them to work for easy snacking. You can also make these into bars instead of balls and separately wrap them in plastic wrap for later. I liked the bar version however the bites are just too dang lovely. Plus, in addition, it kinda feels like you're eating a huge scoop of cookie dough. Other options to try with one of these can be adding coconut, dried fruit or different kinds of chocolate chips. It's up to you!
Enjoy! xo
Calories from fat: 69
Body fat: 7. g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Sugar: 8.8g
Fiber: 3.5g
Protein: 3.5g
Prep time:
20 mins
Total time:
20 mins
Ingredients
/2 cup almond or peanut butter
cup gluten free rolled oats
/3 cup vegan chocolate chips (I really like the Enjoy Life Mini Chocolate Chips)
Optional: /4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
In the bowl of a food processor, add in pitted dates and practice until a date paste forms. Next add almond butter and vanilla if using and process again until well mixed. Transfer mixture to some bowl then fold in oats and chocolate chips; you may want to use the hands to obtain it well incoporated. Please note the dough will end up being very sticky, but that's okay

Move the dough right into a little bit smaller than 2 in . balls and place on parchment paper or plastic material cover. Freeze for a quarter-hour or refrigerate for thirty minutes to help firm up the bites. Makes about 4 bites. Shop in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Shannon
I too am a HANGRY young lady!! U r Thus not alone 🙂