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Healthy No-Bake Granola Bites

I've been meaning to post these for a while, but with the busy holiday season never got around to it.  I didn't forget about them though, in fact I made a batch today.  They are awesome protein and fiber packed treats! Er, snacks.  Brynlee refers to them as cookie bites and thinks I'm the greatest Mom ever when I offer her these for a snack.  I quite enjoy them too and on busy days might just grab a few of these and an apple for lunch.  They are so tasty yet healthy and filling.  If you're trying to eat healthier with the New Year you need to try these!
No-Bake Healthy Granola Bites
from Mel's Kitchen Cafe


INGREDIENTS

2 cups quick oats
1 cup crispy rice cereal (like Rice Krispies)
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup ground flaxseed
1 cup mini chocolate chips
2/3 cup honey or agave nectar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons coconut oil

DIRECTIONS

Combine all the ingredients together in a large bowl, mixing gently so the crispy rice cereal doesn't get crushed. Mix until well-combined.
Using a cookie scoop (or roll small amounts in your hands), drop rounded tablespoonful-sized portions onto a parchment or wax paper lined cooking sheeet. I used my cookie scoop and then rolled the scooped portion out between my palms.
Refrigerate for 1-2 hours. At this point you can serve them or combine the chilled granola bites in a large tupperware-type container or ziploc bags to freeze or refrigerate. They will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to a week or for a few months in the freezer.
Recipe Source: adapted from a recipe Kira W. sent me (added coconut oil, took out coconut flakes and increased rice cereal, used agave nectar and honey in different batches, etc.) – thanks, Kira!
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