Allergy-Friendly Sunbutter Energy Bites

This tasty, energy-packed snack provides a balance of healthy fats, protein, whole grains and fiber in each bite. It's also kid-friendly and free from the nine most common food allergens.

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup of gluten free rolled oats
• 1 tbs ground flaxseed
• 1/2 cup plus 1 tbs of smooth sunbutter (sunflower seed butter)
• 2 tbs maple syrup
• 2 tbs of golden raisins
• 2 tbs dairy-free mini chocolate chips (such as Enjoy Life brand)

Instructions

1. Pulse rolled oats in food processor 10-15 times to chop into finer pieces
2. Add ground flaxseed, sunbutter, and maple syrup to food processor along with the oats. Process for 20-30 seconds until mixture is well combined and starts to form a ball.
3. Remove sunbutter mixture to a bowl. Mix in mini chocolate chips and raisins by hand or by spoon.
4. Allow mixture to sit for 30 minutes, and then scoop into bite-sized portions using a 1.25-inch diameter cookie scoop.

5. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

   Adapted by Pamela Wells, MA, RDN, CSO from Eating Bird Food.