Instructions

• In a large mixing bowl, combine 1.5 cups old-fashioned oats, ½ cup unsweetened coconut, ¼ cup ground flaxseed, ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and ¼ cup mini chocolate chips. Stir until evenly mixed.
• In a separate medium bowl, add ½ cup smooth peanut butter, ⅓ cup honey, and ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract. Stir until smooth and pourable. If the peanut butter is very stiff, warm the mixture in the microwave in 10–15 second increments until it loosens enough to stir.
• Pour the peanut butter mixture into the dry ingredients. Use a sturdy spatula or wooden spoon to stir and press the mixture together until evenly combined and no large dry pockets remain.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Use a small cookie scoop to portion the mixture, then roll each portion tightly between your hands to form bites. Place the formed bites on the prepared baking sheet.
• Chill the baking sheet in the refrigerator until the bites are firm, about 1 hour.
• Transfer the set energy bites to a closed container and store in the refrigerator.